Level 1
Protect Freedom of Press, Religion, Assembly, Petition, and Speech
First Amendment
You have the right to own guns
Second Amendment
The government cannot force people to keep troops in their private homes
Third Amendment
The jury that doesn't hate or is in love with you, lawyers interview and picks from lots of jurors. Told why you are in trouble right away. Can call witnesses to help you. Everyone gets a lawyer
Sixth Amendment
The right to trial by Jury in civil cases over $20.00
Seventh Amendment
Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail/ and cruel unusual punishment
Eighth Amendment
True Threats, Fighting words, national security, copyright law, blackmail, perjury
Unprotected speech
Can't be tried again. Don't have to be your own witness. You get court, innocent until proven guilty. Can't just take people's land, "eminent domain"
Fifth Amendment
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, ratified in 1791; they ensure certain rights and liberties to the people
Bill of rights
Powers not given to the federal government go to the people and States
Tenth Amendment
Rights not included in the Constitution go to the people
Nineth Amendment
No random searches. No coming into houses without valid warrants
Fourth Amendment