U.S. Constitutional Amendments

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1st Amendment

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1791-Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press; Rights of Peaceful Assembly and Petition. RAPPS

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2nd Amendment

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1791-Right to Bear Arms. The amendment was adopted so that Congress could not disarm a state militia.

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3rd Amendment

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1791-No forced housing/quartering of soldiers. Grew directly out of an old complaint against the British, who had forced people to take soldiers into their homes.

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4th Amendment

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1791-You may not be searched or have property seized without probable cause and/or a search warrant.

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5th Amendment

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1791-Rights of the accused (Self-incrimination, Double Jeopardy, Due Process) Just Compensation for Eminent Domain.

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6th Amendment

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1791-Rights to a Fair Trial (Speedy and Public Trial by Jury, Tried in state where crime was committed, Informed of charges against accused, Witnesses, Right to a lawyer) CRIMINAL.

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7th Amendment

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1791-Rights in Civil Cases (Trial by jury in civil cases over $20).

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8th Amendment

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1791-Bails, fines and punishments must be humane and fit the crime committed (no cruel and unusual punishment).

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9th Amendment

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1791-Rights Retained by the People. Any rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected.

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10th Amendment

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1791-Powers Retained by the States (Reserved Powers). States or people have all powers not given to national government (i.e., marriage).