Bill of Rights Flashcards
First Amendment
Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of petition
Second Amendment
Right to bear arms
Third Amendment
People cannot be forced to house military against their will.
Fourth Amendment
Protection from search and seizure of personal property
Fifth Amendment
Protection from self-incrimination and double-jeopardy; mandates due process
Sixth Amendment
Citizens have the right to a speedy trial with an impartial jury
Seventh Amendment
Guarantees a trial by jury for civil cases and inhibits a court’s from overturning a jury’s finding of fact
Eighth Amendment
Protection from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
Ninth Amendment
People have more rights than what is listed in the constitution.
Tenth Amendment
Powers not given to the federal government are delegated to states