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

2. Who determines what the Bill of Rights mean?
The Supreme Court Justices decide what each rule means.

3. The 1st Amendment—5 rights mentioned
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly
Right to petition the government

4. Freedom of Religion

5. Freedom of speech

6. Freedom of the press

7. Freedom of Assembly

8. Freedom to Petition the government
You may sue the government for wrongs
You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs by the government
The courts decide if it is wrong & unfair

9. 2nd Amendment You have the right to own a gun

10. Third Amendment
The Government cannot force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your permission in time of war or peace.

11. 4th Amendment The police can’t come in your home without special permission

12. Fourth Amendment
What does a policeman need in order to search your home?
A warrant given to him by a judge
Probable cause is also needed

13. Fifth Amendment
You cannot be tried for the same crime twice—called “Double Jeopardy”
You do not have to testify against your self. “I plead the fifth”
You must have due process of law before you are convicted
The government cannot take your land unless it pays.

14. Sixth Amendment Right to speedy, fair trial
You must be told why you are being arrested
You must be given a lawyer even if you can’t afford one

15. 7th Amendment
You have the right to a trial with a jury for most crimes

16. Eighth Amendment Fines must be reasonable Punishment must be fair
Prisoner kissing his Mom through the glass at prison

17. 9th Amendment The Constitution cannot deny other rights Examples:
People have a right to choose how they want to live their life.
(Pursuit of Happiness)
Where you want to live
What kind of job you want
You can choose to go to college
If you want to get married
If you want to have children
Where you want to go on vacation

18. 10th Amendment
The states have rights not given to the federal government
Examples
Seat belt laws
Speed limit laws
Who they do business with (trading)
Zero tolerance rules at each school