1st Amendment
The 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights protects the 5 individual freedoms that every citizen has.
- Religion: All religions are equal and people have the power to believe in what they please
- Assembly: Citizens can use public property for meetings and gatherings
- Press: The media can transmit news without restriction
- Petition: The right to ask the government to do or not to do something
- Speech: Protects unpopular and symbolic speech unless it puts the public in danger
2nd Amendment
The 2nd Amendment of the Bill of Rights protects the right for people to own and carry guns and weapons
- "the right to bear arms,"
3rd Amendment
- The 3rd Amendment of the Bill of Rights protects the people from having soldiers in their homes to house them.
4th Amendment
- The 4th Amendment of the Bill of Rights protects the people from unnecessary house searches or the taking of their property
- However, if a good reason is shown, they must present a search warrant that says what will be searched and who will be arrested.
- However, if a good reason is shown, they must present a search warrant that says what will be searched and who will be arrested.
5th Amendment
- The 5th Amendment of the Bill of Rights guarantees 5 rights to accused criminals
- Grand Jury Hearing
- No Double Jeopardy (can't be accused for the same crime twice)
- No self incrimination (can't be forced to say things that can be used against them)
- Must have due-process (government must follow all rules)
- Eminent Domain (your private property can't be taken)
6th Amendment
- The 6th Amendment of the Bill of Rights guarantees rights in CRIMINAL trials
- Right to speedy, public trial
- Right to an impartial jury
- Right to know charges against you
- Right to hear and question witnesses against you
- Right to an attorney to assist in defense
7th Amendment
- The 7th Amendment of the Bill of Rights guarantees rights in CIVIL trials
- Value over $20: Jury trial allowed
- After a jury reaches a verdict, a judge cannot overturn that decision
8th Amendment
The 8th Amendment of the Bill of Rights states that before trial, citizens have protection from excessive bail and after trial, citizens have protection from excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishment.
9th Amendment
The 9th Amendment of the Bill of Rights states that people have all other rights even if they're not listed in the Constitution.
10th Amendment
The 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights states powers not given to the federal government, or prohibited by the Constitution, are the powers of the states or the people.