Bill of Rights Flashcards
Guarentees freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to peacefully assemble, and the right to petition the government
The First Amendment
Prohibits the quartering of troops
The Third Amendment
Guarentees the right to a jury trial in most civil cases
The Seventh Amendment
Gives rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution to the people
The Ninth Amendment
Reserves the powers not delegated to the national government for the states
The Tenth Amendment
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial in criminal cases; guarantees the right to know all charges; guarantees the right to obtain and question witnesses; guarantees the right to an impartial jury; criminal trials must occur where the crime was commited; guarantees the right to a lawyer
The Sixth Amendment
Prohibits search and seizure of property without warrants
The Fourth Amendment
Guarantees the right to bear arms
The Second Amendment
Prohibits excessive fines, excessive bail, and cruel and unusual punishment
The Eighth Amendment
Guarantees that no one may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; prohibits forcing accused persons to testify against themselves; prohibits being tried twice for the same crime (no double jeopardy); requires an indictment of a grand jury for serious criminal charges; prohibits a military trial for civilians; prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without just compensation
The Fifth Amendment
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial in criminal cases
The Sixth Amendment
Requires an indictment of a grand jury for serious criminal charges
The Fifth Amendment
Guarentees the right to obtain and question witnesses
The Sixth Amendment
Guarantees the right to an impartial jury
The Sixth Amendment
Prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without just compensation
The Fifth Amendment
