1. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
The Bill Of Rights
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution

2. The 1st Amendment- Religious and Political Freedom
Freedom of:
Religion
Press-
Assembly peacefully
Speech
Petition the government

3. Limits on Freedom of Speech-
Slander-Can’t tell lies that may injure someone’s reputation.
Can’t create a false panic. Example- yelling “Fire” in a crowded building.
Encouraging others to riot or destroy property.
Commit treason

4. 2nd Amendment- The right to bear arms
You have the right to own guns.

5. 3rd Amendment- Quartering of Troops
Cannot be forced to house soldiers during times of peace or war.

6. 4th Amendment- Searches and Seizures
No searches or seizures of property without a valid warrant.
Must have probable cause- reasonable people assume a crime has been committed.

7. 5th Amendment- Rights of the Accused
Must be indicted- (formally accused of a crime) by a grand jury.
No double jeopardy- cannot be tried
twice for the same crime
Due Process

8. 5th Amendment
Cannot be forced to incriminate yourself (give evidence that will point to your guilt). “Plead the 5th” (No Self Incrimination)

9. 5th Amendment
Eminent Domain-Must be paid a fair amount for property taken for public use by the government.

10. 6th Amendment- Right to a fair and speedy trial:
Told the charges against themselves
Impartial jury

11. 6th Amendment Confront witnesses against themselves
Subpoena witnesses for themselves
Have an attorney

12. 7th Amendment- Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
Not all cases deal with a crime; usually in regards to property or money.

13. 8th Amendment
Bail and/or punishment cannot be cruel or unusual

14. 9th Amendment
The first eight amendments to the Constitution are not the only rights that the people have. There are many rights that are not listed.
RIGHTS

15. 10th Amendment
All power not delegated (given) to the Federal government is reserved (saved) for the state governments.

16. CIVIL WAR AMENDMENTS

17. Civil War Amendments 13th amendment- Former slaves are now free
No slavery allowed in the U.S. and territories

18. Civil War Amendments 14th Amendment All former slaves are citizens
All born or naturalized citizens are entitled to due process of law

19. Civil War Amendments 15th Amendment
All males 21 years or older are eligible to vote regardless of former conditions of servitude, race, or creed.