1. The Bill of Rights
Class Notes

2. Amendment 1 Freedom: of religion of speech of the press of assembly
cannot present a danger to others
of the press
cannot deliberately lie
of assembly
to petition the government: ask government for help

3. Amendment 2
Right to keep and bear arms (have weapons)

4. Amendment 3 People cannot be forced to quarter troops during peacetime
quarter: to house and feed a soldier

5. Amendment 4 Search and Seizure
protect people from unreasonable search and seizure
warrant: a document issued to permit a search when reasonable evidence is offered

6. Amendment 5
No one may be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law
Right of accused to remain silent
Due process: every person is treated fairly

7. Amendment 6 Criminal Proceedings
Criminal case: person accused of breaking the law by the government
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania versus John Doe
Accused person has right to:
Impartial jury (not favor either side)
Confront accuser
Told of charges against them

8. Amendment 7 Civil Trials Civil Case: dispute between people
Jane Doe versus Sally Smith
Right to trial and jury (if matter is more than $20) in civil case

9. Amendment 8 Punishment for Crimes
prohibits excessive bail, fines, punishment
no cruel or unusual punishment

10. Amendment 9 Rights of Citizens
rights not mentioned belong to the people
rights of people not limited to those listed in the Bill of Rights

11. Amendment 10 Powers Reserved to the States
Powers not given to the National government belong to the states