bill of rights Flashcards
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petiton.
what is the first amendment?
freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
what is the second amendment?
protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establish a militia that is necessary for a free state.
what is the third amendment?
prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing kin private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.
what is the fourth amendment?
protects people’s right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
what is the fifth amendment?
no person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due to process of law”
what is the sixth amendments?
rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.
what is the seventh amendment?
guarantees a trial by jury.
what is the eighth amendment?
insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.
what is the ninth amendment?
people retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution.
what is the tenth amendment?
power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states (very important for state government).
what is the eleventh amendment?
individual cannot sue a state in federal courts.
what is the twelfth amendment?
repeals part of article 2, section 1, of the Constitution.
what is the thirteenth amendment?
abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
what is the fourteenth amendment?
all person born or naturalized in the United States enjoy full rights
