US Constitution Amendments 1-10 (pictures)

10th

Limits the powers of the federal government to those delegated to it by the Constitution

8th

Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment

3rd

Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers during peacetime

4th

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause

2nd

Protects an individual's right to bear arms

9th

Protects rights not enumerated in the constitution.

1st

Protects the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government

6th

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

7th

Provides for the right to trial by jury in certain civil cases, according to common law

5th

Sets out rules for indictment by grand jury and eminent domain, protects the right to due process, and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy