The Bill of Rights (First 10 amendments)

1st Amendment

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

2nd Amendment

(The Right to Bear Arms) A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

3rd Amendment

No quartering of soldiers

4th Amendment

Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure

5th Amendment

The rights of the accused - Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self-incrimination, and the right to remain silents

6th Amendment

The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person

7th Amendment

Right to a trial by jury in civil cases

8th Amendment

No cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail/fines

9th Amendment

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. (Power to the people)

10th Amendment

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people (power to the states)