| A | B |
|---|
| The first 10 amendments | bill of rights |
| Why were the bill of rights first written | To limit only national power |
| 1st amendment | freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly,petition |
| 2nd amendment | Right to bear arms (well regulated militia) |
| 3rd amendment | citizens cannot be forced to house soldiers during peactime |
| 4th amendment | Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. |
| 5th amendment | Rights of due process, double jeopardy protection, and self-incrimination. |
| 6th amendment | Right to a speedy and public trial, and to counsel. |
| 7th amendment | Right to trial by jury |
| 8th amendment | Protection against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. |
| 9th amendment | Recognition of rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. |
| 10th amendment | Powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the states or the people. |
| Right to remain silent | protected under the 5th amendment |
| When was the BOR ratified | 1791 |
