Bill of Rights
How many amendments are in the
Bill of Rights?
• 10
Amendment I
• Congress cannot make a law prohibiting the
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly,
and petition.
Amendment II
• People have the right to bear arms or own
guns.
Amendment III
• No soldier shall be quartered in any house
without the consent of the owner in times of
peace.
Amendment IV
• Persons are protected against unreasonable
searches and seizures.
Amendment V
• No person shall be tried for the same
offense twice and has the right to remain
silent so as to not incriminate themself. A
person cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or
property, without due process of law; nor
shall private property be taken for public use,
without just compensation.
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Amendment VI
• The accused person in a crime shall have
the right to a speedy and public trial, by an
impartial jury. The person also has to be
informed of the nature and cause of the
accusation, be allowed to confront witnesses
against him, and to have the assistance of
counsel for his defense.
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Amendment VII
• In civil lawsuits, where the value in
controversy exceeds twenty dollars, a person
has the right to a jury trial.
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Amendment VIII
• Excessive bail or fines are not allowed,
neither is cruel and unusual punishments.
Amendment IX
• People have other rights that go beyond
just what is listed.
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Amendment X
• The powers not delegated to the United
States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by
it to the states, are reserved to the states or
to the people.