1. Assembly: to protest in non-violent protest groups
Amendment 1 Summary:
Religion: to worship religion of your choice
Assembly: to protest in non-violent protest groups
Press: media can print news they feel is true
Petition: signing a document in support or protest of law/rule/cause
Speech: to express your opinion

2. You have the right to own a firearm
Amendment 2 Summary:
“Right to bear arms”
You have the right to own a firearm

3. “Right not to quarter soldiers”
Amendment 3 Summary:
“Right not to quarter soldiers”
During peacetime you do not have to provide housing for soldiers

4. “No unreasonable search and seizure”
Amendment 4 Summary:
“No unreasonable search and seizure”
Law enforcement may not search or take your property without a warrant (court ordered permission)

5. “Right to “due process” of law”
Amendment 5 Summary:
“Right to “due process” of law”
Accused criminals have the right not to incriminate themselves
Accused criminals have the right to an attorney
You must be given just compensation if your
property is taken
Double Jeopardy: no person can be tried for the same crime twice

6. Amendment 6 Summary:
“Speedy Trial”
If accused of a crime, you must be given
a fair trial in a timely fashion

7. Accused criminals have the right to be judged for
Amendment 7 Summary:
“Trial by Jury”
Accused criminals have the right to be judged for
their crime by an impartial jury of their
peers (fellow citizens)

8. “No cruel and unusual punishment”
Amendment 8 Summary:
“No cruel and unusual punishment”
Punishment for a crime should fit the nature of the crime

9. Amendment 9 Summary:
“Rights of the people”
The American people will enjoy many other rights even though they are not all given in the Constitution

10. Amendment 10 Summary:
“Rights of the states”
The National government is limited to the powers given to it by the Constitution.
All other powers are reserved to the states.