The Bill of Rights

1. The Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights Past Experiences Shaped the Writing

2. 1st Amendment • The 1st Amendment prevents Congress from establishing religion; but allows people to worship the way they see fit. We have freedom of the press, freedom of speech, the right to assemble; and the right petition government for relief.

3. 2nd Amendment • 2nd Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms on the basis that we need a regulated militia to protect the citizenry of the United States.

4. 3rd Amendment • No soldier shall in time of peace or war shall be quartered in any one’s house without the owner’s consent.

5. 4th Amendment • Declares that the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable search and seizures. • Warrants must be issued with probable cause and supported by an oath and describes what is to be searched and seized.

6. 5th Amendment • Addresses issues of prosecution: 1)A grand jury must indict a person charged for a felony, 2) no double jeopardy, 3) protection against self-incrimination, 4) due process of law, 5) private property cannot be taken away unless paid for

7. 6th Amendment • Provides for a speedy trial, accused must be informed of the type of crime they are being charged with, you have the right to confront, question and provide witnesses; and you have the right to hire an attorney.

8. 7th Amendment • The 7th guarantees a jury trial in civil cases where the value is over $20 dollars.

9. 8th Amendment • Provides protection from: 1) excessive bail 2) excessive fines, and protection from “cruel and “unusual punishment”

10. 9th Amendment • Rights not listed in the Constitution cannot be taken away nor can new amendments be written to take away the Bill of Rights.

11. 10th Amendment • All powers not given to Congress by the Constitution are reserved for the states.