First 10 Amendments- Bill of Rights
By, Gwen Uselman
First Amendment
The government must allow people to practice their own religion, say what they want, write what they want, and form groups as they choose.
Second Amendment
People may own firearms in order to keep a militia.
Third Amendment
Soldiers are not allowed to be kept in your house unless a law is passed.
Fourth Amendment
Unless there is a probable cause of a crime or a warrant to search your private property the government has no right to search you.
Fifth Amendment
You do not have to testify against yourself, be charged for the same crime twice, or be withheld their rights because of a lack of due process or compensation.
Sixth Amendment
You are guaranteed a fast and public trial with witnesses for an against you, and guaranteed an attorney to represent you.
Seventh Amendment
In the event of a civil lawsuit that exceed $20 you may request a trial by jury.
Eighth Amendment
Bail must be fair and the government cannot impose punishment that does not match the crime.
Ninth Amendment
The rights of people are not limited to the ones stated in the Constitution.
Tenth Amendment
States are given any powers not given to the national government of the Constitution.