The Bill of Rights
Amendment 1. Religious and political freedom (1791) Religion Speech Press Peaceably assemble Petition the Government for a redress of grievances
Amendment 2. Right to Bear Arms (1791)
Amendment 3. Quartering Troops (1791) Government cannot force citizens to do so during times of peace
Amendment 4. Search and Seizure (1791) Unreasonable searches and seizures No warrants without probable cause
Amendment 5. Rights of Accused Persons (1791) No one will be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law No self-incrimination No double jeopardy
Amendment 6. Right to a Speedy, Public Trial (1791) Defendant will be provided a lawyer if he or she cannot afford one
Amendment 7. Trial by Jury in Civil Cases (1791) Civil case-where someone claims to have suffered a loss at the hands of another person
Amendment 8. Limits of Fines and Punishments (1791) Excessive bail shall not be required Nor cruel and unusual punishments be inflicted
Amendment 9. Rights of People (1791) There are numerous other rights, not outlined in the Bill of Rights, that are protected by the Constitution.
Amendment 10. Powers of States and People (1791) The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
Written by James Madison The End