Bill Of Rights Flashcards
2nd amendment
The right to bear arms
1st amendment
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, the right of assembly, and the ability to petition the government
3rd amendment
Prevents the government from forcing citizens to shelter soldiers in their private homes
4th amendment
Protects the privacy of American citizens, guards against unnecessary or unreasonable search or seizure of a persons property
5th amendment
Provides for due process to protect against abuse of the government in a legal procedure
6th amendment
Grants the right to an attorney, the right to a speedy and public trial
7th amendment
Grants the right to a trial by jury in civil legal cases. Civil cases solve disputes between citizens
8th amendment
Unreasonable bail or fines and cruel or unusual punishments are prohibited
9th amendment
Recognizes that Americans have rights not listed in the constitution
10th amendment
States rights: the powers not given to the u.s. Government belong to the people or the states
Why was the bill of rights necessary to add and what is it
The bill of rights is the first ten amendments to the u.s. Constitution.these include specific rights American citizens are entitled to.