THE AMENDMENTS Yes, you will have to know these…
BILL OF RIGHTS 1st Amendment Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Freedom of press Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition 1st Amendment Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Freedom of press Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition
2nd Amendment Well-regulated militia Right to keep & bear arms 2nd Amendment Well-regulated militia Right to keep & bear arms
3rd Amendment Don’t have to “quarter” troops
4th Amendment No unreasonable search & seizure Cops have to have a warrant Warrant has to be specific No unreasonable search & seizure Cops have to have a warrant Warrant has to be specific
5th Amendment You have to be indicted before you can be held No double jeopardy Don’t have to testify against yourself Due process Can’t take private property for free You have to be indicted before you can be held No double jeopardy Don’t have to testify against yourself Due process Can’t take private property for free
6th Amendment Speedy trial Jury trial Witnesses have to appear You get your witnesses You get a lawyer Speedy trial Jury trial Witnesses have to appear You get your witnesses You get a lawyer
7th Amendment Jury trial even for civil cases
8th Amendment No excessive bail No “Cruel or Unusual” punishment No excessive bail No “Cruel or Unusual” punishment
9th Amendment These aren’t the only rights you have! Implies there may be a right to privacy These aren’t the only rights you have! Implies there may be a right to privacy
10th Amendment Any power the feds don’t have specifically in the Constitution belong to the states
Other Important Amendments 13th: Ends Slavery 14th: African American citizenship 15th: African American voting 19th: Women voting 26th: 18 year old vote 13th: Ends Slavery 14th: African American citizenship 15th: African American voting 19th: Women voting 26th: 18 year old vote