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The First Amendment grants freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest. |
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The Second Amendment grants the right to bear arms |
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The Third Amendment states that soldiers cannot take over a home during war or peace without the homeowner’s permission. |
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The Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property. |
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The Fifth Amendment allows all citizens due process and states that a person cannot be forced to serve as a witness against himself when accused of a crime. |
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The Sixth Amendment provides a speedy and public trial by jury for all who are accused of a crime. |
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The Seventh Amendment also allows a trial by jury to be held for certain civil disputes. |
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The Eighth Amendment prevents those accused of suffering cruel and unusual punishment. |
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The Ninth Amendment states that no one’s Constitutional rights should be used to infringe upon the rights of another citizen. |
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The Tenth Amendment provides each state with powers that are not specifically assigned to the nation’s government in the Constitution. |
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