1. The First Amendment Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition

2. First Amendment Limitations
Speech
Slander, threats, public danger
Religion
Violence, sacrifices, separation of church/state
Press
Libel, privacy, etc
Assembly
Peaceful, permits (usually)
Petition
Threats, treason, etc.

3. The Second Amendment
For the purpose of establishing a well-regulated militia?
Citizens provide security
Citizens have the right to bear arms.
What does this mean to our society?

4. Third Amendment Protection from quartering troops
Why? Think back to before and during the Revolutionary War and what British Troops did to Colonist

5. Fourth Amendment Privacy Amendment
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure
Warrants must be issued – based on probable cause
Warrants must be specific

6. Fifth Amendment Rights of the Accused DUE PROCESS OF LAW
Grand Jury – Indictment
No Double Jeopardy
Protection from self incrimination – “I plead the fifth!”
Limited power of Eminent Domain
DUE PROCESS OF LAW

7. Sixth Amendment Rights of the Accused Speedy and public trial
Impartial jury of your peers
Right to know nature of charges against you
Hear and question all witnesses
Call witnesses in your defense
Right to counsel

8. Seventh Amendment
Rights of the Accused
Jury Trial in a CIVIL case

9. Eight Amendment Rights of the Accused
Freedom from excessive Bail or Fines
Protection from cruel and unusual punishments

10. Ninth Amendment
Unwritten rights of the People - People have more rights than those listed in the Bill of Rights

11. Tenth Amendment Reserved rights of the States
Prevents Federal Government from becoming too powerful with “implied” powers