Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
In total, how many amendments to the Constitution are there?
27 (the first 10 are called the "Bill of Rights")
6th Amendment
The right to aspeedy trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person
5th Amendment
The right to not say anything that might prove your guilt or make you seem guilty/double jeopardy -can't be tried for the same crime twice.
3rd Amendment
The government cannot force people to quarter (house) troops during times of peace without permission
10th Amendment
Powers not given to federal government go to people and states
8th Amendment
Prohibits excessive fines, excessive bail, and cruel unusual punishment
1st Amendment
Protect Freedom of Religion, Speech, Petition, Press, and Assembly
4th Amendment
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
7th Amendment
Right to a trial by Jury in civil cases
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
9th Amendment
Rights not included in Constitution go to the people
Bill of Rights
first 10 amendments to the Constitution that describe the basic rights of the citizens