Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) Review

Vocabulary-style flashcards defining the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution as outlined in the lecture notes.

1st Amendment

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, & Petition

2nd Amendment

Right to keep & bear arms

3rd Amendment

Government cannot force citizens to house soldiers without consent; based on the Quartering Act

4th Amendment

Protects individuals from unreasonable search; LEOs need warrants & probable cause

5th Amendment

Protection against self-incrimination, due process, double jeopardy, and the requirement that you must pay for trial

6th Amendment

Fair, speedy trial, and guaranteed representation

7th Amendment

Jury trial in Civil cases

8th Amendment

No cruel & unusual punishment, reasonable bail

9th Amendment

People have rights outside the constitution

10th Amendment

Powers not delegated to the Fed. Gov are in the hands of the states