the united states constitution
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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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