
Ratified in 1791, the Bill of Rights protects individual liberties from government overreach.
1st — Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition
2nd — Right to bear arms
3rd — No quartering of soldiers in private homes
4th — Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
5th — Right to due process, no self-incrimination, no double jeopardy
6th — Right to a speedy trial, right to an attorney
7th — Right to jury trial in civil cases
8th — No cruel and unusual punishment
9th — Rights not listed in the Constitution are still retained by the people
10th — Powers not given to federal government are reserved to the states
Q: What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
A: Speech / religion / assembly / press / petition the government
Memory tip: The Bill of Rights was demanded by states that feared a strong central government would trample individual freedoms.
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