Bill of rights

1st amendment

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition

2nd amendment

the right to bear arms

3rd amendment

Soldiers are not allowed in US citizens’ homes without the owners consent

4th amendment

Us citizens are protected from unreasonable seaches of a persons property

5th amendment

The government may not force Us citizens to testify against themselves in court

6th amendment

US citizens have the right to a fair and speedy trial

7th amendment

Us citizens have the right to a trial by jury

8th amendment

Us citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishments

9th amendment

Us citizens have other rights that are not listed in the constitution

10th amendment

If the Us constitution dosen’t give any power to the government then the power belongs to the state or the people

What is the bill of rights

The fist 10 amendments of the US constitution

Why do we have the bill of rights

Protect US citizens and to prevent the government from getting to much power