Bill of rights

1st Amendment

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

2nd Amendment

Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

3rd Amendment

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent.

4th Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring warrants based on probable cause.

5th Amendment

Guarantees due process of law, protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and ensures just compensation for property taken for public use.

6th Amendment

Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to legal counsel, and the right to confront witnesses.

7th Amendment

Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

8th Amendment

Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

9th Amendment

States that the enumeration of specific rights in the Constitution does not mean that other rights, not specifically listed, are not also protected.

10th Amendment

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