Part Gov - Bill of Rights

1st amendment

Protects freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

2nd amendment

Protects the right to keep and bear arms.

3rd amendment

Prohibits the quartering (housing) of troops in private homes without consent.

4th amendment

protects home owners against unreasonable search and seizure, and prohibits searches unless court ordered.

5th amendment

Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, guarantees a right to court and prohibits private property being taken without compensation.

6th amendment

Protects the right to a speedy, public trial, in the state the crime was committed, with an attorney to defend. Also gives the right to confront witnesses and the evidence placed against them.

7th amendment

You can take your case to federal court (cannot go back once tried)

8th amendment

Prohibits excessive bail/fines and cruel and unusual punishment.

9th amendment

Expresses the fact that rights are not limited to what is included in the constitution.

10th amendment

powers not mentioned by the constitution are passed down to the federal/state government