The Bill Of Rights Flashcards
What is the bill of rights?
The bill of rights is what the first 10 amendments are called. They give rights to the people.
When was the bill of rights ratified?
In 1791
What does the first amendment give to the people?
Freedom of:
- religion
- press
- speech
- assembly
- petition
What does the second amendment give to the people?
The right to bear arms
What does the third amendment give to the people?
Right to keep soldiers out of your home
What does the fourth amendment give to the people?
No unreasonable searches or seizures
What does the fifth amendment give to the people?
The right to the due process of law
No double jeopardy
What does the sixth amendment give to the people?
The right to a public trial with a lawyer
What does the seventh amendment give to the people?
The right to a jury trial
What does the eighth amendment give to the people?
No cruel or unusual punishment
No excessive bail
What does the ninth amendment give to the people?
Rights not written in the constitution
What does the tenth amendment give to the people?
Rights to the people and the states
