The Bill Of Rights Flashcards
1st Amendment
R = congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion (establishment clause) , or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. (free exercise clause)
A = congress cant make a law abridging the right of the people to peaceably assemble
P= Congress cannot make a law prohibiting the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
P= congress can’t make a law that abridges the freedom of speech.
S=Congress shall make no law that abridges the freedom of speech.
2nd Amendment
The right to keep and bear arms.
3rd Amendment
No soldier shall be quartered in any house.
4th Amendment
no unreasonable searches and seizures.
5th Amendment
nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb ( double jeopardy cant be charges twice for the same crime) nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,( NO SELF INCRIMINATION) nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;(DUE PROCESS CLAUSE) nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial. Right to an attorney. Witnesses in their favor.
guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.
7th Amendment
Gives the right to a jury trial.
8th Amendment
No cruel and unusual punishment.
9th Amendment
You have more rights than just the ones in the constitution.
10th Amendment
Powers not granted to the federal state government are reserved for the states.