Bill of Rights

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    Bill Of Rights

  • Amendment I Ratified

    Amendment I Ratified

    Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, and protest/petition
  • Amendment III Ratified

    Amendment III Ratified

    forbids the forcible housing of soldiers in a citizen's home
  • Amendment V Ratified

    Amendment V Ratified

    protects the rights of acused citizens
  • Amendment VI Ratified

    Amendment VI Ratified

    right to a speedy and public trial
  • Amendment VII Ratified

    Amendment VII Ratified

    states that a person will only be tried if the controversy exceeds twenty dollars
  • Amendment VIII ratified

    Amendment VIII ratified

    prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, excessive fines, and excessive bail
  • Amendment IX Ratified

    Amendment IX Ratified

    rights retained by the people
  • Amendment X Ratified

    Amendment X Ratified

    reserved powers (powers reserved for the states)
  • Amendment II Ratified

    Amendment II Ratified

    Right to bear arms
  • Amendment IV

    Amendment IV

    The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.