click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Bill of Rights
Term | Definition |
---|---|
FIRST AMENDMENT | Freedom of the press, religion, assemble, speech, and the ability to petition the government |
SECOND AMENDMENT | Protects the rights to both bear and carry arms |
THIRD AMENDMENT | No citizen should be forced to quarter soldiers in home |
FOURTH AMENDMENT | Prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches |
FIFTH AMENDMENT | Provides for the rights of people accused of a crime |
SIXTH AMENDMENT | Right to be informed of charges, right to a speedy trial, right to a jury, right to a lawyer, face people against you and call your witnesses |
SEVENTH AMENDMENT | Provides for jury trials in civil cases |
EIGHT AMENDMENT | Sets limitations on bail and punishments |
NINTH AMENDMENT | States that people have other rights that are not addressed in the constitution |
TENTH AMENDMENT | Says all power not granted to the federal government are kept by the states or the people |