Bill of Rights U.S. Constitution

Amendment 1 Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Freedom of press Freedom to assemble peacefully Freedom of petition

Amendment 2 Right to keep weapons for protection

Amendment 3 Protection against soldiers staying in citizens’ homes

Amendment 4 Right to privacy Freedom from unreasonable searches (police must have probable cause and/or a search warrant)

Amendment 5 Government must present evidence before a suspect is tried for a crime Protection of life, liberty, and property Right to remain silent when accused (self-incrimination) Cannot be tried for the same crime twice Private property cannot be taken for public use without fair payment

Amendment 6 Right to a quick, fair trial with a jury Right to know of what you are accused Right to question witnesses against you and to have witnesses testify for you Right to a lawyer for your defense

Amendment 7 Right to a jury trial when someone sues another person

Amendment 8 The accused have the right to fair bail No cruel or unusual punishments

Amendment 9 People have more rights than just these listed Government cannot take away these rights

Amendment 10 The states have other rights that are not specifically listed in the Constitution