The Bill of Rights Class Notes

Amendment 1 Freedom: of religion of speech of the press of assembly cannot present a danger to others of the press cannot deliberately lie of assembly to petition the government: ask government for help

Amendment 2 Right to keep and bear arms (have weapons)

Amendment 3 People cannot be forced to quarter troops during peacetime quarter: to house and feed a soldier

Amendment 4 Search and Seizure protect people from unreasonable search and seizure warrant: a document issued to permit a search when reasonable evidence is offered

Amendment 5 No one may be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law Right of accused to remain silent Due process: every person is treated fairly

Amendment 6 Criminal Proceedings Criminal case: person accused of breaking the law by the government The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania versus John Doe Accused person has right to: Impartial jury (not favor either side) Confront accuser Told of charges against them

Amendment 7 Civil Trials Civil Case: dispute between people Jane Doe versus Sally Smith Right to trial and jury (if matter is more than $20) in civil case

Amendment 8 Punishment for Crimes prohibits excessive bail, fines, punishment no cruel or unusual punishment

Amendment 9 Rights of Citizens rights not mentioned belong to the people rights of people not limited to those listed in the Bill of Rights

Amendment 10 Powers Reserved to the States Powers not given to the National government belong to the states