The first 10 amendments to the Constitution The Bill Of Rights The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

The 1st Amendment- Religious and Political Freedom Freedom of: Religion Press- Assembly peacefully Speech Petition the government

Limits on Freedom of Speech- Slander-Can’t tell lies that may injure someone’s reputation. Can’t create a false panic. Example- yelling “Fire” in a crowded building. Encouraging others to riot or destroy property. Commit treason

2nd Amendment- The right to bear arms You have the right to own guns.

3rd Amendment- Quartering of Troops Cannot be forced to house soldiers during times of peace or war.

4th Amendment- Searches and Seizures No searches or seizures of property without a valid warrant. Must have probable cause- reasonable people assume a crime has been committed.

5th Amendment- Rights of the Accused Must be indicted- (formally accused of a crime) by a grand jury. No double jeopardy- cannot be tried twice for the same crime Due Process

5th Amendment Cannot be forced to incriminate yourself (give evidence that will point to your guilt). “Plead the 5th” (No Self Incrimination)

5th Amendment Eminent Domain-Must be paid a fair amount for property taken for public use by the government.

6th Amendment- Right to a fair and speedy trial: Told the charges against themselves Impartial jury

6th Amendment Confront witnesses against themselves Subpoena witnesses for themselves Have an attorney

7th Amendment- Trial by Jury in Civil Cases Not all cases deal with a crime; usually in regards to property or money.

8th Amendment Bail and/or punishment cannot be cruel or unusual

9th Amendment The first eight amendments to the Constitution are not the only rights that the people have. There are many rights that are not listed. RIGHTS

10th Amendment All power not delegated (given) to the Federal government is reserved (saved) for the state governments.

CIVIL WAR AMENDMENTS

Civil War Amendments 13th amendment- Former slaves are now free No slavery allowed in the U.S. and territories

Civil War Amendments 14th Amendment All former slaves are citizens All born or naturalized citizens are entitled to due process of law

Civil War Amendments 15th Amendment All males 21 years or older are eligible to vote regardless of former conditions of servitude, race, or creed.