By: Myranda Wallish & Ashley Ebersole
The first 10 amendments of the constitution Describes the powers and rights of the citizens Have strict limits on how the government can use it’s power over the people
Protects The 5 basic Freedoms Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition the government
Guarantees the states the right to keep a military
No Soldier will be housed by Americans
The Right For colonists to protect their privacy No Longer There Will Be Search Warrants
Protects the rights of people accused of a crime No one can be put on trial without first being indicted
A legal counsel must be provided to a defendant
If you sue someone for more than $20 a jury is provided for you
Ensures that neither bail nor punishment for a crime will be unreasonably severe
Provides that the peoples right are not limited to those mentioned in the constitution
Protects the states and the people from an all-powerful government