The Constitution: The Bill of Rights
1st Amendment Freedom of speech, religion, petition, the press, and assembly
2nd Amendment The right to bear arms
3rd Amendment No soldiers quartered in peoples’ homes
4th Amendment Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment Right to due process, protection against self-incrimination, no double jeopardy, indictment by grand jury, and eminent domain
6th Amendment Right to a speedy trial, right to counsel, informed of the accusation (charges), right to confront accusers, and subpoena witness on your behalf
7th Amendment Right to jury trial in civil matters that exceed $20 (so in this day and age- all civil cases)
8th Amendment No excessive bail or fines/ no cruel or unusual punishment
9th Amendment Individual Rights: Rights kept by the people- Protects rights not enumerated in the Constitution
10th Amendment States’ rights: the federal government possesses only those powers delegated to it by the states or the people through the Constitution