Bill of Rights Flashcards
First Amendment
Freedom Of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly and Petition
Second Amendment
The right of the people to keep and bear arms
Third Amendment
No soldier shall be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner
Fourth Amendment
Right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
Fifth Amendment
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy
Sixth Amendment
Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial
Seventh Amendment
Right of trial by jury in civil cases
Eighth Amendment
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments
Ninth Amendment
Rights of the people cannot be denied
Tenth Amendment
Powers not specifically given to the government are state rights