1st Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly
6th Amendment?
Right to a Speedy, Public Trial, and by jury with defense
What does the Preamble do?
It lists 6 goals for the new government:
- To establish justice
- Insure domestic tranquility
- Provide for the common defense
- Promote the general welfare
- Secure the blessings of liberty
- Form a more perfect union
2nd Amendment?
Right to bear arms
7th Amendment?
Right to a Speedy, Public Trial, and by jury with defense
What do the Articles do?
3rd Amendment?
No Quartering Troops
8th Amendment?
No excessive bails or fines
How many Articles are there?
7 Articles
4th Amendment?
No unreasonable searches and seizures
9th Amendment?
Rights to the people
What do the Amendments do?
They are the rules for the country
5th Amendment?
Due Process
- Formal Indictment by Grand Jury
- No Double Jeopardy
- No testifying yourself in court
10th Amendment?
Power to the states
How many Amendments TOTAL?
27 amendments