Bill of rights

1st Ten Amendments to the US Constitution

1st Amendment

• freedom of speech

• freedom of religion

• of the Press

• to Peacefully Assemble

• to Petition

2nd Amendment

• right of the state to have a militia

• right to bear arms

3rd Amendment

• No quartering of troops among the people

  (troops can’t quarter people)

4th Amendment

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• probable cause X

5th Amendment

• right to grand jury indictment (determines if there is enough evidence to charge an individual)

• No double jeopardy

• No self-incrimination

• Due process (?)

• Cannot take private property without just compensation

6th Amendment

• Speedy and public trial

• Impartial jury

• Informed of the accusation

• Be confronted with the witness

• Gather witnesses in his/her favor

• Assistance of counsel(Lawyer)

7th Amendment

• right to jury trial in civil suits involving a dollar amount that exceeds $20

  (does not apply anymore but important to know)

8th Amendment

• Excessive bail shall not be required, not excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted

• No cruel punishment imposed

• No excessive fines or bail

9th Amendment

• Just because a right may not be listed does not mean that the people do not have such a right

• Much like “Implied Rights”

10th Amendment

• The powers not given to the U.S. government, not denied to the States, is reversed to the state or the people of that state