THE BILL OF RIGHTS

Vocabulary flashcards covering the First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution as outlined in the lecture notes.

The Bill of Rights

The First Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

First Amendment

Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Second Amendment

The right to bear arms.

Third Amendment

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers.

Fourth Amendment

Protects against unreasonable arrests and searches.

Fifth Amendment

Protects the rights of persons on trial for crimes.

Sixth Amendment

Protects the rights of persons accused of crimes.

Seventh Amendment

Guarantees jury trials in civil cases.

Eighth Amendment

Places limitations on bail and punishments.

Ninth Amendment

Refers to rights kept by the people.

Tenth Amendment

Concerns powers kept by the states or the people.