The Bill of Rights

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The Bill of Rights

• NOTES
• 1st ten amendments to the Constitution (1791)

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Amendment 1 5 freedoms

• A. Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition,
  assembly
• 1. your freedoms cannot harm another persons
  rights or freedoms
• a. Ex. Libel (writing lies about someone)
• b. Ex. Slander (saying lies about someone)
• 2. your freedoms cannot endanger the govt
• a. Ex treason
• 3. Freedom of religion
• a. Wall of separation separation between
  church (religion) and state (govt)
• b. Establishment clause Congress is not
  allowed to establish (endorse) any religion

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• Amendment 2 the right to bear arms
• Amendment 3 you have the right to deny military
  housing ( they can not take your home)
• Amendment 4 you are protected from unreasonable
  search and seizure

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Amendment 5 rights of people accused of a crime

• A. due process fair and equal treatment
• B. protected from self-incrimination (do not have
  to say anything that may make you look guilty)
• C. protected from double jeopardy (can not be
  tried twice for same crime)
• D. eminent domain the govt CAN take you
  private property for public use as long as you
  are compensated

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• Amendment 6 you have the right to a (1) fair
  and speedy trial , (2) the right to know charges,
  (3) trial by jury, and (4) the right to a lawyer
  (legal counsel)
• Amendment 7 civil case if you sue for more
  than 20 you have the right to a jury trial

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• Amendment 8 you are protected from (1) cruel
  and unusual punishment and (2) excessive bails
  and fines (punishment must fit the crime)
• Amendment 9 rights reserved for citizens
• Amendment 10 reserved powers for states
  (anything not written in the Constitution is
  reserved for states)