Bill Of Rights Flashcards
2nd amendment
Right to keep and bear arms
3rd amendment
No soldier can be quartered in a house in a time of peace without permission from the owner
4th amendment
Against unreasonable searches and and seizers
Probable cause evidence
warrant following the due process
exclusionary rule if it’s obtained illegally
can enter a house during hot pursuits and when invited
5th amendment
Against self incrimination
Against double jeopardy
Right to due process
Right to grand jury indictment screening of criminal charges
Eminent domain- Compensated for seizure of private property
6th amendment
Defend yourself in court
Right to a speedy and public trial
the right to a trial by an impartial jury or judge
the right to be informed of criminal charges
the right to cross ex. witnesses
the right to call witnesses to appear in court
the right to assistance of counsel
Change of venue
7th amendment
Guarantees jury charge jury trials in federal civil cases with claims of more than $20
prohibits judges from overruling findings of fact juries in federal civil trials
8th amendment
No excessive bail
no excessive fines
no cruel or unusual punishments inflicted
9th amendment
Constitution and Bill of Rights are not an explicit an exhaustive listing of all rights, and cannot be used by the federal government to increase its power and areas not stated
10th amendment
Preserves authority of the states in all matters not specifically granted to the federal government
enforces separation of powers and federalism
1st Amendment
RAPPS Religions are free from governmental interference + freedom of religion Freedom of speech Free press Right to peacefully assemble Right to petition