Bill of Rights Homework Help

Here is a cheat sheet to help you with your Bill of Rights homework tonight.  :o)

Amendment I – Freedom of religion; freedom of speech; freedom of the press; the right to petition the government, and the right to assemble peaceably.

Amendment II – The right to keep and bear arms.

Amendment III – Soldiers can only be quartered with the consent of the owner and only during the time of war.

Amendment IV – The right of search and seizure is regulated; the right of privacy; search warrants are required with probable cause..

Amendment V- (Rights of the Accused) no double jeopardy; life, liberty, or property cannot be taken without due process of law (e.g., a trial); one can’t be made to testify against oneself.

Amendment VI – (Rights of the Accused)  The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed; right to a lawyer; one must be informed of the nature of the crime; one must be able to confront, call and question witnesses.

Amendment VII – The right to a trial by jury.

Amendment VII – Excessive bail or fines and cruel punishment are prohibited.

Amendment IX – Rights not listed in the Constitution cannot be taken away.

Amendment X - Powers not listed in the Constitution are granted to the states.