This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
1st amendment
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th amendment
This amendment guarantees trial by jury in civil cases.
7th amendment
This amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people.
10th amendment
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
13th amendment
This amendment gives you the right to bear arms.
2nd amendment
This amendment ensures you have the right to legal counsel in criminal cases.
6th amendment
This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
8th amendment
This amendment limits lawsuits against states in federal court.
11th amendment
This amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law.
14th amendment
This amendment says you cannot be forced to quarter soldiers in your home during peacetime.
3rd amendment
This amendment requires warrants to be supported by probable cause.
4th amendnent
This amendment says the listing of certain rights in the Constitution does not mean people don’t have other rights.
9th amendment
This amendment changed how the President and Vice President are elected, creating separate ballots.
12th amendment
This amendment gave African American men the right to vote.
15th amendment
This amendment protects your right to gather peacefully and speak out against the government.
1st amendment
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.
6th amendment
Jail for jaywalking would go against what amendment
8th amendment
This amendment was one of the first after the Bill of Rights, ratified in 1795.
11th amendment
This amendment was ratified in 1868 and is a cornerstone of civil rights law.
14th amendment
This amendment was partly inspired by British soldiers before the American Revolution.
3rd amendment
This amendment says you cannot be tried twice for the same crime or forced to testify against yourself. (Double Jeopardy)
5th amendment
Name of the 9th amendment
Enumeration Clause
This amendment was passed after a controversial election between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
12th amendment
This amendment was ratified in 1870 and prohibited voting discrimination based on race or color.
15th amendment