1. 1.07 Evaluate the extent to which the Bill of Rights extended the Constitution

2. Bill of Rights guarantees personal liberties
protects the people from the power of the central (federal) government, guarantees powers of the people
the 14th Amendment applies these liberties to the citizens of the states, the Bill of Rights originally did not limit the power of the states

3. Bill of Rights 1st Amendment, RAPPS
Freedoms of Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, and Speech (expression)
Religion = free exercise clause and establishment clause
Free Exercise Clause – persons may participate in their own religions
Establishment Clause – government may not organize a state religion or make a law that establishes a religion

4. Bill of Rights 2nd Amendment 3rd Amendment 4th Amendment 5th Amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
No government ordered quartering of soldiers except in time of war
4th Amendment
No search and seizure without probable cause or a warrant.
5th Amendment
Guarantees due process (fair trial)
Eminent Domain (private property can be taken for public use)
Forbids double jeopardy (being tried for the same crime twice)
Forbids self incrimination (being forced to testify against yourself)

5. Bill of Rights 6th Amendment 7th Amendment 8th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial with an attorney and jury
7th Amendment
Civil trial with a jury is guaranteed
8th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment
No excessive bail or fines

6. Bill of Rights 9th Amendment 10th Amendment
Explains the powers reserved to the people
10th Amendment
Powers reserved to the states
Powers not delegated to the US by the Constitution of 1787 are reserved to the states