1. Bill of Rights

2. The Constitution is a document that explains how our government works.

3. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments (or additions) to the United States Constitution.

4. The Bill of Rights lists and protects the freedoms that you have.

5. First Amendment You have religious freedom to worship as you please.
You have freedom of speech to say whatever you want.

6. You have the freedom to peacefully meet in groups (assembly).
First Amendment
You have freedom of the press to publish whatever you want in a newspaper or book.
You have the freedom to peacefully meet in groups (assembly).

7. You have the freedom to complain to the government about its actions
First Amendment
You have the freedom to complain to the government about its actions
(petition).
Petition

8. You have the right to own a gun
Second Amendment
You have the right to own a gun
(bear arms).

9. You don’t have to let soldiers live in your home during peace time.
Third Amendment
You don’t have to let soldiers live in your home during peace time.
(Quarter soldiers)

10. Fourth Amendment
You or your property can’t be searched or taken without your permission or without a warrant from a judge.

11. Fifth Amendment
You can’t be tried for a crime unless there is enough evidence against you; You don’t have to say anything if you are put on trial.

12. You have the right to a speedy and public trial.
Sixth Amendment
You have the right to a speedy and public trial.

13. Seventh Amendment
You have the right to a trial by jury when you have a disagreement with another person.
Civil Case

14. Eighth Amendment
You are protected from cruel and unusual punishment even if you are convicted of a crime.

15. You have more rights than just those listed in the Constitution.
Ninth Amendment
You have more rights than just those listed in the Constitution.

16. Tenth Amendment
Powers not given to the U.S. government belong to the states or to the people.