1. The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution

3. Guarantees freedom of religion, of speech, and of the press
1st Amendment
Guarantees freedom of religion, of speech, and of the press
Right to assemble peacefully
The right to petition the government

5. Protects the right to possess firearms
2nd Amendment
Protects the right to possess firearms

7. 3rd Amendment
Declares that government may not require people to house soldiers during peacetime

9. Protects people from unreasonable search and seizures
4th Amendment
Protects people from unreasonable search and seizures

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Pleading the 5th

11. 5th Amendment
Guarantees that no one may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
Double Jeopardy

13. Guarantees the right to a speedy trial by jury in criminal cases
6th Amendment
Guarantees the right to a speedy trial by jury in criminal cases

15. Guarantees the right to trial by jury in civil cases
7th Amendment
Guarantees the right to trial by jury in civil cases

17. Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and “cruel and unusual” punishments
8th Amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and “cruel and unusual” punishments

19. 9th Amendment
Declares that rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the people

21. 10th Amendment
Declares that powers not given to the national government belong to the states or to the people