Bill of Rights

1st amendment

Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and right to petition the government

2nd admendment

Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms

3rd admendment

restricts the housing of soldiers in private homes without owner consent

4th admendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

Requires warrants to be based on probable cause

5th amendment

Guarantees due process, protects against self incrimination & double jeopardy

Requires just compensation for private property taken for public use

6th amendment

Ensures right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, right to confront witnesses and the right to legal counsel in criminal cases

7th admendment

Guarantees a jury trial in federal civil lawsuits

8th amendment

Prohibits excessive bail or fines and cruel or unusual punishment

9th amendment

Clarifies that the listing of specific rights in the constitution does not mean people retain other unlisted rights

10th admendment

Reserves any powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people