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