The Ten Amendments Flashcards
Under this amendment, a person can be forced to appear as a witness if authorities know they have specific information. This is done through the summons process in order to speed up a trial.
Amendment 6
This right given to the people protects us from excessive punishments, torture, excessive bail that couldn’t possibly be paid.
Amendment 8
You can buy and carry weapons in order to protect yourself.
Amendment 2
No charges to be filed against an individual without a grand jury hearing evidence and making indictment.
Amendment 5
Under this amendment, a group of workers can protest to unfair working conditions.
Amendment 1
You can sit on a bench in a park to observe birds. This right is not stated in the Constitution but no one can deprive you of it.
Amendment 9
The government cannot force you to let cops or military officers to stay in your home.
Amendment 3
Each state can declare certain activities legal as long as they are not unconstitutional.
Amendment 10
A policeman cannot demand to search your house unless he/she has a warrant.
Amendment 4
You can sue a restaurant owner for serving you expired food.
Amendment 7