AP GOV Bill of rights

The bill of rights

Bill 1

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

Bill 2

the right for citizens to bear arms, and form militias

Bill 3

citizens will not be required to quarter troops peacetime

Bill 4

government (police) must have search warrants based upon probable cause in order to search citizen homes and confiscate evidence to be used at trial

Bill 5

right to remain silent; protection against double jeopardy, protects private property from government seizure without compensation (eminent domain)

Bill 6

right to an attorney in certain instances; right to a public, speedy, jury trial; must know charges and be able to face witnesses against them

Bill 7

jury trial in civil cases over $20

Bill 8

prevents cruel & unusual punishment, excessive bails & fines

Bill 9

rights not listed in Constitution, may be held by people

Bill 10

rights not listed in Constitution as belonging to the federal government, may belong to states