US Bill of Rights USH-1.5

I. Overview 1st ten amendments Anti-federalists wanted guarantee of people’s rights NO rights are listed in the Constitution

II. The Amendments First Amendment Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition This right stops when you: harm others Endanger others Otherwise infringe on someone else’s rights

II. The Amendments Second Amendment Right to keep and bear arms to maintain a militia Protect the citizens from the gov’t

II. The Amendments Third Amendment No quartering of soldiers in private homes

II. The Amendments Fourth Amendment Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures Why you need a warrant

II. The Amendments Fifth Amendment Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy This means: All the rules apply to everyone “I invoke the fifth…” Can’t be tried twice for the same crime

II. The Amendments Sixth Amendment Rights of accused persons such as right to a speedy and public trial

II. The Amendments Seventh Amendment Right to a trial by jury

II. The Amendments Eighth Amendment Freedom from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments

II. The Amendments Ninth Amendment Cannot use the Constitution to take away rights from the people

II. The Amendments Tenth Amendment All other powers are reserved to the states