Amendment 1
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.
We are given the right to freedom of speech, religion, press, and assemble. It protects our individual rights.
EX: Jade left his country and came to the united states so he can practice the religion he wants to.
We are given the right to freedom of speech, religion, press, and assemble. It protects our individual rights.
EX: Jade left his country and came to the united states so he can practice the religion he wants to.
Amendment 2
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.
Gives us the right to own a fire arm and also to establish a militia for security
EX: Jimmy bough a AR-15 rifle for his home to protect him and his family.
Gives us the right to own a fire arm and also to establish a militia for security
EX: Jimmy bough a AR-15 rifle for his home to protect him and his family.
Amendment 3
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.
So soldier shall be housed in a civilian home without the permission of the owner and in time of war.
This amendment protects us from soldiers wanting to stay in our homes in time of war.
EX: Sam got a loud knock on his door and he opens up. A soldier is in his front door demanding that he will stat there now. Sam refused because of the rights the third amendment gives us.
So soldier shall be housed in a civilian home without the permission of the owner and in time of war.
This amendment protects us from soldiers wanting to stay in our homes in time of war.
EX: Sam got a loud knock on his door and he opens up. A soldier is in his front door demanding that he will stat there now. Sam refused because of the rights the third amendment gives us.
Amendment 4
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.
This amendment protects us from law enforcement officers to come into our homes without permission or without a warrant. This amendment give us privacy and protection from law enforcement.
EX: Police officers were trying to enter Jimmy's house without a warrant. So he peacefully waits by the window until the police leave his home.
This amendment protects us from law enforcement officers to come into our homes without permission or without a warrant. This amendment give us privacy and protection from law enforcement.
EX: Police officers were trying to enter Jimmy's house without a warrant. So he peacefully waits by the window until the police leave his home.
Amendment 5
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.
This amendment protects us from the city taking our property without our consent or giving money for the land. Protects us from incriminating ourselves and we cannot be sent to court for the same crime after being proven innocent.
EX: Jimmy was sleeping and he was awoken by constructing sound. He went outside and saw cranes and workers outside his house that were planning to remove his home for a business. Jimmy went and spoke to the leader and asked them to leave his property alone.
This amendment protects us from the city taking our property without our consent or giving money for the land. Protects us from incriminating ourselves and we cannot be sent to court for the same crime after being proven innocent.
EX: Jimmy was sleeping and he was awoken by constructing sound. He went outside and saw cranes and workers outside his house that were planning to remove his home for a business. Jimmy went and spoke to the leader and asked them to leave his property alone.
Amendment 6
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 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; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
This amendment gives us the right to a speedy trail. A fair and just court.
This amendment gives us the right to a speedy trail. A fair and just court.
Amendment 7
This amendment codifies the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases, and inhibits courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact.
Amendment 8
Eighth Amendment Further Guarantees in Criminal Cases: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
This amendment protects us from any cruel and unusual punishment that the DOJ decides when it comes to punishment.
This amendment protects us from any cruel and unusual punishment that the DOJ decides when it comes to punishment.
Amendment 9
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment 10
the balance of power between the federal government and the states. The amendment says that the federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the Constitution.