The US Bill of Rights

 

By Cody Thatcher

University of Nebraska-Lincoln


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  • First Amendment

    3

  • Second Amendment

    4

  • Third Amendment

    5

  • Fourth and Fifth Amendments

    6

  • Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Amendments

    7

  • Ninth Amendment

    8

  • Tenth Amendment

    9

  • Conclusion

    10
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1st Amendment

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, and Petition

 

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Second Amendment

The Right to Keep and 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.

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Third Amendment

Conditions for Quartering of Troops

 

No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.


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Fourth Amendment

Right of 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, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Fifth Amendment

Right to Due Process

 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.

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Sixth Amendment

Right to a Speedy Trial

The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

Seventh Amendment

Right to a Trial by Jury 

the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Eighth Amendment

No Cruel Punishment/Excessive Bail

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

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Ninth Amendment

Unenumerated Rights

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.


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Tenth Amendment

Rights of States Under the Constitution

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.


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The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution

  • They were ratified on December 15, 1791
  • They list several rights guaranteed to all US citizens
  • They are considered one of the most important documents in United States history

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