BILL of RIGHTS Flashcards
1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, petition, press
2nd Amendment
Right to Bear Arms
3rd Amendment
Quartering of Troops
4th Amendment
Search and Seizure - Warrants
5th Amendment
Rights of the Accused
6th Amendment
Right to a Speedy Trial
7th Amendment
Right to a Jury in Civil Cases
8th Amendment
Bails, Fines, Punishments
9th Amendment
Powers Reserved to the People
10th Amendment
Powers Reserved to the States
Quartering of Troops
In times of peace, citizens are not required to have soldiers living in their houses.
Search and Seizure - Warrants
You can perform a search and/or seizure warrant with the right permission
Rights of the Accused
You can’t be tried for the same crime twice, and you don’t have to admit that you committed the crime
Right to a Speedy Trial
You have the right to a fast, public trial with an issued lawyer
Right to a Jury in Civil Cases
You have the right to a court case with an impartial jury for civil cases that involve money of value that is over $20
Bails, Fines, Punishments
No excessive bails or fines, and no unusual or cruel punishments
Powers Reserved to the People
If the right is not in the Constitution, that doesn’t mean it’s denied
Powers Reserved to the States
The states can have their own constitutions, but the rules can’t go against the US Constitution
