FLASHCARDS: The Bill of Rights The First Ten Amendments

an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching someone’s property warrant

the right to worship freely is protected under the 1st Amendment

protection from searches & seizures is guaranteed to you by this amendment 4th Amendment

power not given to the federal government belong to the states is given in the 10th Amendment

people who are required to defend themselves in a legal action defendants

protection from cruel & unusual punishment is provided to you in this amendment 8th Amendment

the right to worship freely is protected under the 1st Amendment

the act of giving testimony that can be used against oneself Self-incrimination

many of the delegates felt that the Constitution was missing this Bill of rights

the right to free speech & press is protected under the 1st Amendment

this amendment explains that other rights are retained by the people 9th Amendment

your legal rights, such as right protection from “double jeopardy” or protection from self-incrimination are protected by this amendment 5th Amendment

protection from quartering troops in your homes is guaranteed under this amendment 3rd Amendment

an official list of the basic rights of citizens Bill of rights

the right to assemble & petition is protected under the 1st Amendment

your criminal trial rights, such as right to a public trial & an impartial jury, are protected by this amendment 6th Amendment

the right to bear arms is protected under the 2nd Amendment

your civil trial rights are given to you in this amendment 7th Amendment