Bill of Rights
Emily Lozano US History 3rd block
Bill of Rights
What are the Bill of rights? Bill that protects citizens of the United States
First Amendment : Freedom of speech, press,and religion
What it means: You can say and write anything you want, you can be in any religion, you can gather in groups ,and you are encouraged to speak up.
Court Case: North-west Indian cemetery protective associations vs Peterson
Summary : Native Americans claimed that logging and road building would destroy their undisturbed natural setting for necessary religious practice.
Second Amendment : Right to bear arms
What it means: Citizens may serve as soldiers. You can also protect yourself by owning a gun.
Court case: District of Columbia vs Heller
Summary: People can keep guns for self defense
Third Amendment: The right to privacy at home
Fourth Amendment : Unreasonable serch and sezure
What it means: Police need a search warrant to go through your belongings and personal items.
Court case: Katz vs United states
Summary : Court officials were eavesdropping on their phone calls.