Bill of Rights
Guarantees individual and unalienable rights 1st amendment Guarantees individual and unalienable rights R.A.P.P.S
Government cannot decide what religion or church you must belong to Freedom of Religion Government cannot decide what religion or church you must belong to
Freedom of speech The government cannot ban speech because it does not agree with the message
Freedom of press Can publish your opinion without fear of punishment from the government
Right to assemble or gather peacefully Freedom of assembly Right to assemble or gather peacefully
Freedom of petition Individuals can petition the government to express views and ask for change
2nd amendment Right to bear arms
No quartering of troops in private homes 3rd amendment No quartering of troops in private homes
No unreasonable search & seizure 4th amendment No unreasonable search & seizure
5th amendment Due process of law
Right to speedy & public trial 6th amendment Right to speedy & public trial
7th amendment Right to trial by jury
No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment 8th amendment No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment
Constitutional rights do not deny other rights 9th amendment Constitutional rights do not deny other rights
10th amendment All powers not specifically given to the national government are given to the states FEDERALISM!
Unit 3: The Constitution 9. Principles of Government 10. Structure of Government 11. Bill of Rights 12. Bill of Rights 13. Amending the Constitution 14. Citizenship