1. Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution

2. Amendment 1 Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Freedom of press
Freedom to assemble peacefully
Freedom of petition

3. Amendment 2
Right to keep weapons for protection

4. Amendment 3
Protection against soldiers staying in citizens’ homes

5. Amendment 4 Right to privacy
Freedom from unreasonable searches (police must have probable cause and/or a search warrant)

6. Amendment 5
Government must present evidence before a suspect is tried for a crime
Protection of life, liberty, and property
Right to remain silent when accused (self-incrimination)
Cannot be tried for the same crime twice
Private property cannot be taken for public use without fair payment

7. Amendment 6 Right to a quick, fair trial with a jury
Right to know of what you are accused
Right to question witnesses against you and to have witnesses testify for you
Right to a lawyer for your defense

8. Amendment 7
Right to a jury trial when someone sues another person

9. Amendment 8 The accused have the right to fair bail
No cruel or unusual punishments

10. Amendment 9 People have more rights than just these listed
Government cannot take away these rights

11. Amendment 10
The states have other rights that are not specifically listed in the Constitution