Bill Of Rights
Jason Valdivia U.S. History , Period 1
What are the Bill Of Rights?
The Bill Of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the constitution . These Amendments list rights that belong to all.
Amendment 1: Freedom Of Speech
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
court case: miller vs california
Amendment 2: Right To Bear Arms
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment 3:Right To Privacy In Home
No soldier shall, in time peace be quartered in any house , without the consent of the owner , nor in the time of war , but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment 4:Unreasonable Search And Seizure
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses ,papers ,and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated , and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause.
Amendment 5:Double Jeopardy
Enough evidence to Charge people.
Amendment 6:Rights of the accused criminal cases
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime.
Amendment 7:Right To Trial By Jury
In all criminal prosecutions , the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district where in the crime shall have been previously ascertained by law.
Amendment8: Preventing`Crule And Unusual Punishment
Your punishment should fit the crime.
court case: Francis vs Resewber
A 16 year old Willie Francis was convicted of murder. later sentenced to death by the electric chair. due to malfunction with equipment, he received a mild shock but did not die . second time it would be cruel and unusual.
Amendment 9: Right Retained By The people
just because they made this list doesn't mean they are the only rights .
Amendment 10: Limiting Federal Powers
what if the constitution doesn't give a certain power to do something.