The Bill of Rights Is it really all that necessary?
1 st Amendment PRAPS amendment guarantees freedom of 1.press 2.religion 3.assembly 4.petition 5.speech
2 nd Amendment protects our right to bear arms
3 rd Amendment protects us from quartering troops in our homes
4 th Amendment protects us from unreasonable searches and seizures
5 th Amendment (rights of the accused) guarantees our right to stay silent; protects us from self incrimination
6 th Amendment (rights of the accused) guarantees our right to a speedy trial
7 th Amendment (rights of the accused) guarantees our right to a jury trial in any civil case involving over $20
8 th Amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishment
9 th Amendment You have more rights
10 th Amendment states have more rights