1. Bill of Rights the first 10 amendments

2. First Amendment -Freedom of Speech, -Press, -Religion, -Assembly,
-and to petition the government

3. Second Amendment
-Right to keep and bear arms (own a gun)

4. -Lodging Troops in Private Homes
Third Amendment
-Lodging Troops in Private Homes
Protection from quartering of troops
                                                                                             

5. Fourth Amendment
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
                                                                                             

6. Fifth Amendment -Rights of the Accused
Those accused of a crime… are entitled to due process (a fair trial), can’t be tried twice (double jeopardy), can avoid self-incrimination (testifying against yourself)

7. Sixth Amendment speedy trial by jury, lawyer (counsel), & witnesses
Right to a …………………….
speedy trial by jury,
lawyer (counsel), & witnesses
                                                                                             

8. Seventh Amendment
-Jury trials in civil cases (lawsuits)
                                                                                             
                                                     

9. Eighth Amendment
Prohibition of excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment
                                                                                             

10. -Powers reserved to the people
Ninth Amendment
-Powers reserved to the people
Protection of peoples rights not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights
                                                                                             

11. -Powers reserved to the states
Tenth Amendment
-Powers reserved to the states
                                                                                             

12. CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES
At the age of 18, each American citizen becomes responsible to do the following.
Voting
Jury Duty
Army Registration

13. VOTING American citizens are eligible to vote at the age of 18.
People vote to elect leaders an the city, state, and national level.
Voting also includes the act of making decisions with laws and things that affect the lives of citizens or residents.

14. Jury Duty Jury duty is service as a juror in a legal proceeding.
When a person is called for jury duty in the United States, that service is usually not optional: one must attend or face strict penalties.

15. Pre-Registration for U.S. Armed Forces
At the age of 18, U.S. citizens and residents are required to pre-register for the U.S. Armed Forces.