3. Bill of Rights = First 10 Amendments to the Constitution. Changes or additions made to the Constitution opposite of repealed (remove) Protects individual rights & freedoms of citizens = Limited Gov’t

5. Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Right to peaceable assemble Right to petition the Government Media not controlled by Gov’t a formal message requesting something Exercising control authority & power over a society

6. Due Process = Constitution guarantees an accused person a fair & impartial trial. All Americans receive Equal Protection Under the law Everyone gets the same rights & treatment

7. 5 th Amendment: Due Process (also 14 th ) 4 th Amendment: Freedom from unreasonable search & seizer 6 th Amendment: speedy trial by a jury & legal council citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence

8. 8 th Amendment: Freedom from cruel & unusual punishment 7 th Amendment: Juries for civil trials