Bill of rights Flashcards
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the second amendment?
Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
What is the third amendment?
No quartering of soldiers.
What is the fourth amendment?
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the fifth amendment?
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
What is the sixth amendment?
Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
What is the seventh amendment?
Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
What is the eighth amendment?
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
What is the ninth amendment?
Other rights of the people.
What is the tenth amendment?
Powers reserved to the states.
