1. US Bill of Rights
USH-1.5

2. I. Overview 1st ten amendments
Anti-federalists wanted guarantee of people’s rights
NO rights are listed in the Constitution
200+ was whittled to 12

3. Offending someone is allowed!
II. The Amendments
First Amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
This right stops when you:
Harm others
Endanger others
Otherwise infringe on someone else’s rights
Offending someone is allowed!

4. II. The Amendments Second Amendment
Right to keep and bear arms to maintain a militia
Protect the citizens from the gov’t

5. II. The Amendments Third Amendment
No quartering of soldiers in private homes
Intolerable Acts put British troops in American homes

6. II. The Amendments Fourth Amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
The government can not just take your stuff
This is why the police need a warrant

7. II. The Amendments Fifth Amendment
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy
This means:
All the rules apply to everyone
“I invoke the fifth…”
Can’t be tried twice for the same crime

8. II. The Amendments Sixth Amendment
Rights of accused persons such as right to a speedy and public trial

9. II. The Amendments Seventh Amendment
Right to a trial by jury of your peers

10. II. The Amendments Eighth Amendment
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishments
Freedom from excessive bail

11. II. The Amendments Ninth Amendment
Cannot use the Constitution to take away rights, only ADD rights from the people

12. II. The Amendments Tenth Amendment
All other powers are reserved to the states
Makes sure people are protected and included