Understanding the Bill of Rights

A) No Unreasonable Search and Seizure Which Amendment? 4th Explanation: This best fits the 4 th Amendment because the arrestee is being searched. An officer must have probable cause or a search warrant to search your person or your property. Evidence obtained as a result of an unlawful search and seizure cannot be used against you in a court of law.

B) No Excessive Bail Which Amendment?8th Explanation: This image represents the 8 th Amendment. The amount of bail required must bear a reasonable relationship to the seriousness of the crime. The prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment forbids any punishment judged to be to harsh for the crime.

C) Right to a Jury Trial in Civil Cases Which Amendment?7th Explanation: The jury shown in this image represents the rights protected by the 7 th Amendment which guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases. Civil cases do not involve criminal matters. They only involve cases that deal with reparations (money owed to another).

D) Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly and Petition Which Amendment?1st Explanation: The people in the picture are exercising their right to freedom of assembly. The 1 st Amendment protects this freedom as well as freedom of speech, religion, press and petition.

E) Rights of the Accused Which Amendment?5th Explanation: The rights of the accused, such as the man handcuffed in the picture, are protected by the 5 th Amendment. Among those rights are no double jeopardy, no self- incrimination, and due process.

F) Unenumerated Rights Which Amendment?9th Explanation: This image best represents the 9 th Amendment, which guarantees obvious rights- like the right to travel, right to marry, right to live where you want. These are rights not specifically written in the Constitution.

G) No Quartering Troops Which Amendment?3rd Explanation: This image of a military man reflects the protection of citizens against quartering troops. The 3 rd Amendment states that no citizen may be forced to house military troops unless approved by law.

H) Right to Bear Arms Which Amendment?2nd Explanation: This image best represents the 2 nd Amendment, which prevents the federal government from taking away guns. However, the National Government and States can and do regulate the private possession and use of firearms.

I) Powers Reserved to States Which Amendment?10th Explanation: This image of the state flag of Texas represents the 10 th Amendment. This states that any rights not clearly given to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the states.

J) Right to a Fair Trial Which Amendment?6th Explanation: This courtroom scene demonstrates the right to a fair trial ensured by the 6 th Amendment. This Amendment includes a speedy, fair trial, lawyer assistance, and the right to confront witnesses.