Amendments

1. First Amendment

• Guarantees freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.

2. Second Amendment

• Affirms the right to bear arms.

3. Fourth Amendment

• Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

4. Fifth Amendment

• Ensures due process; protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and eminent domain.

5. Sixth Amendment

• Guarantees a speedy and public trial, confrontation of witnesses, and the right to an attorney.

6. Eighth Amendment

• Protects against cruel and unusual punishments; covers issues related to bail.

7. Thirteenth Amendment

• Abolished slavery.

8. Fourteenth Amendment

• Protects against state infringement on rights (incorporation doctrine).

• Establishes equal protections under the law.