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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Protects the right to speak freely, practice any religion (or none), publish ideas (press), gather in groups (assembly), and ask the government to change things (petition).
Right to bear arms.
Protects the right to own and carry weapons for self-defense.
No quartering of soldiers.
The government can't force people to let soldiers live in their homes during peacetime.
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
The government can't search your house or take your things without a good reason (a warrant or probable cause).
Rights in criminal cases (due process, no double jeopardy, self-incrimination).
You can’t be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy), can’t be forced to testify against yourself (self-incrimination), and have the right to fair legal procedures (due process). Also protects property rights (eminent domain).
Right to a fair trial.
Guarantees a quick, public trial by an impartial jury, the right to know what you're accused of, the right to a lawyer, and the right to face witnesses against you.
Right to trial by jury in civil cases.
In lawsuits over property or money, you have the right to a trial by jury if the amount in question is over $20.
No excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
Protects against overly high bail or fines and cruel treatment (like torture) as punishment for a crime.
Rights not listed belong to the people.
Just because a right isn't mentioned in the Constitution doesn't mean people don’t have it.
Powers reserved to the states or people.
Any powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are left to the states or the people.
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Protects the right to speak freely, practice any religion (or none), publish ideas (press), gather in groups (assembly), and ask the government to change things (petition).
Right to bear arms.
Protects the right to own and carry weapons for self-defense.
No quartering of soldiers.
The government can't force people to let soldiers live in their homes during peacetime.
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
The government can't search your house or take your things without a good reason (a warrant or probable cause).
Rights in criminal cases (due process, no double jeopardy, self-incrimination).
You can’t be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy), can’t be forced to testify against yourself (self-incrimination), and have the right to fair legal procedures (due process). Also protects property rights (eminent domain).
Right to a fair trial.
Guarantees a quick, public trial by an impartial jury, the right to know what you're accused of, the right to a lawyer, and the right to face witnesses against you.
Right to trial by jury in civil cases.
In lawsuits over property or money, you have the right to a trial by jury if the amount in question is over $20.
No excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
Protects against overly high bail or fines and cruel treatment (like torture) as punishment for a crime.
Rights not listed belong to the people.
Just because a right isn't mentioned in the Constitution doesn't mean people don’t have it.
Powers reserved to the states or people.
Any powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are left to the states or the people.
