10 Amendment Flashcards
Freedom of expression,religion,speech,press,assembly,and petition
1st
Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms.Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state.
2nd
Prohibits soldiers from temporarly residing (quartering) in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.
3rd
Protects people’s right to privacy,prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the goverment.
4th
No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense.Prohibits being a witness against youreself and guarantees “due process of law”
5th
Right’s of accused in criminal cases,including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.
6th
Guarantees a trial by jury.
7th
Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive,cruel, or unusual.
8th
People retain right’s not listed in the US constitution.
9th
Power not given to the people or states(very important for state goverment)
10th