1st 10 Amendments Quiz

1st (Amendment)

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

2nd (Amendment)

Right to bear arms

3rd (Amendment)

no quartering troops in private homes in times of peace

4th (Amendment)

No unreasonable searches or seizures

5th (Amendment)

Right to grand jury, indictment, no double jeopardy, freedom from self-incrimination, due process of law; protects individuals against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure

6th (Amendment)

Right to a fair, speedy trial; lays out rights and procedures for trials under Federal Law

7th (Amendment)

Right to a trial by jury in civil cases, common law suits; Gives rights to a trial by jury in civil trials

8th (Amendment)

bail: no cruel or unusual punishment

9th (Amendment)

rights not mentioned in the constitution belong to the people (unenumerated rights)

10th (Amendment)

powers reserved for states