Bill of Rights Flashcards
First Amendment (Basic)
Religion, Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly
Second Amendment (Basic)
Right to bear arms, well-regulated militia (start as state right)
Third Amendment (Basic)
Right to be free from military abuse - no quartering of soldiers
Fourth Amendment (Basic)
Right to privacy - warrants
No search and siezures without probably cause
Fifth Amendment (Basic)
Eminent domain
Right to remain silent (MR)
Double jeopardy
Due process
Sixth Amendment (Basic)
Right to an attorney (MR)
Right to a jury trial in a criminal case
Speedy Trial
Obtain Witnesses
Know who accuses you, face them
Seventh Amendment (Basic)
Trial by jury in civil cases
More than 20 dollars
Eight Amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel and unusual punishment
No form of public humiliation
Ninth Amendment
Rights reserved to the states
Tenth Amendment
Right to choose one’s friends