Assembly: to protest in non-violent protest groups Amendment 1 Summary: Religion: to worship religion of your choice Assembly: to protest in non-violent protest groups Press: media can print news they feel is true Petition: signing a document in support or protest of law/rule/cause Speech: to express your opinion

You have the right to own a firearm Amendment 2 Summary: “Right to bear arms” You have the right to own a firearm

“Right not to quarter soldiers” Amendment 3 Summary: “Right not to quarter soldiers” During peacetime you do not have to provide housing for soldiers

“No unreasonable search and seizure” Amendment 4 Summary: “No unreasonable search and seizure” Law enforcement may not search or take your property without a warrant (court ordered permission)

“Right to “due process” of law” Amendment 5 Summary: “Right to “due process” of law” Accused criminals have the right not to incriminate themselves Accused criminals have the right to an attorney You must be given just compensation if your property is taken Double Jeopardy: no person can be tried for the same crime twice

Amendment 6 Summary: “Speedy Trial” If accused of a crime, you must be given a fair trial in a timely fashion

Accused criminals have the right to be judged for Amendment 7 Summary: “Trial by Jury” Accused criminals have the right to be judged for their crime by an impartial jury of their peers (fellow citizens)

“No cruel and unusual punishment” Amendment 8 Summary: “No cruel and unusual punishment” Punishment for a crime should fit the nature of the crime

Amendment 9 Summary: “Rights of the people” The American people will enjoy many other rights even though they are not all given in the Constitution

Amendment 10 Summary: “Rights of the states” The National government is limited to the powers given to it by the Constitution. All other powers are reserved to the states.