The United States Constitution

Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights

• The bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments of the United States Constitution.

• Pushed by Patrick Henry.

• Made as a protection to the powers of the federal government.

First Amendment

• Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion.

• Freedom of RAPPS.

• (religion, assembly, press, petition, speech.)

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Second Amendment

• Right to bear arms.

• A well regulated militia

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Third Amendment

• No quartering of troops in peacetime without consent of the owner.

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Fourth Amendment

• No illegal search and seizures.

• Need a search warrant.

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Fifth Amendment

• No double jeopardy

• Miranda rights

• Due process clause

• Self incrimination

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Sixth Amendment

• Right to fair and speedy trial.

• Counsel.

• Witnesses

• No tricks!

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Seventh Amendment

• Common law cases may be TRIAL BY JURY

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Eighth Amendment

• No excessive bail

• No excessive fines

• No cruel and unusual punishment

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Ninth Amendment

• You have more rights than what are stated in the Constitution.

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Tenth Amendment

• Powers not given to the U.S. by the Constitution are “reserved” to the states or people. QuickTime™ and a

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