what are the first 5 amendments
what is the first amendment
Protects citizens’ freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly
what is the 6th amendment
The accused in CRIMINAL prosecutions get speedy and public trial and a lawyer
what is the first step of putting a amendment into the constitution
Proposal: 2/3 of Congress or a national convention vote for it
how many amendments
27
it was included because they needed more laws
no
what is the 2nd amendment
Protects citizens’ right to bear arms
what is the 7th amendment
The accused in CIVIL prosecutions get speedy and public trial and a lawyer
what is the 2nd part of putting a amendment into the constitution
Ratification: ¾ of state legislatures or state conventions
how many amendments
27
it was include because they needed more protection for the people
no
what is the 3rd amendment
Protects citizens from soldiers moving into their houses without their permission
what is the 8th amendment
No excessive bail or fines; no cruel and unusual punishment
how many amendments are in the bill of rights
10
it was include because
Anti-Federalists wanted it included because they thought the rest of the Constitution didn’t adequately protect citizens from the government
yes
what is the 4th amendment
Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures without a search warrant or probable cause
what is the 9th amendment
Rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the people
how man amendments are in the bill of rights
10
was the bill of rights include because Thomas Jefferson wanted
a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties like freedom of speech, trial by jury, and the right against searches and seizures.
yes
what is the 5th amendment
The government may not deprive citizens of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
what is the 10th amendment
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states