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Protects the freedom of religion, speech, and the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government |
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Protects an individual's right to bear arms |
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Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers out of war time |
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Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause |
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Sets out rules for indictment by grand jury and eminent domain, protects the right to due process, and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy |
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Protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial by jury, including the rights to be notified of the accusations, to confront the accuser, to obtain witnesses and to retain counsel |
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Provides for the right to trial by jury in certain civil cases, according to common law |
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Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment |
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Asserts the existence of unenumerated rights retained by the people |
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Limits the powers of the federal government to those delegated to it by the Constitution |
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Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime |
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