The Bill of Rights
Amendment One
The first amendment states freedoms granted to those inhabiting the United States. These freedoms are: the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of being able to peacefully assemble, and the freedom to petition the government.
Amendment Two
The right to bear arms.
The second amendment gives the people inhabiting the United States another right or freedom, but this freedom is limited. Amendment two gives people the right to bear arms.
Amendment Three
No more quartering.
The third amendment prevents any soldier from staying in your house without the permission of the owner. It doesn't matter whether if it is the time of war or peace in the country.
Amendment Four
Need a warrant to search a house.
The fourth amendment states that no one can search your house without a search warrant. Those who are searching must have a specific and valid reason and a specific place to search.
Amendment Five
Rights must be taken constitutionally.
The fifth amendment states that all criminals accused may be deprived of their rights of life, liberty, and the property as long as they are taken constitutionally. The accused have the right to remain silent in court as well.
Amendment Six
A fair and speedy trial.
The sixth amendment gives all the people accused the right to a speedy, fair, and public trial. This amendment was made so all of those accused would not stay in jail for an unreasonable amount of time. In addition to a speedy, fair, and public trial, the accused is also given the right to a lawyer (if a lawyer is not affordable, one will be provided).
Amendment Seven
A jury instead of a judge.
The seventh amendment states that any issue which exceeds the value of $20 may be tried in court. You may ask to be tried by jury instead of a judge.
Amendment Eight
No excessive bail or fines.
The eighth amendment states that of all the people accused, those who are found guilty cannot be submitted to cruel/unusual punishment or excessive fines/bail. The punishment must be reasonable according to the crime.
Amendment Nine
The Bill of Rights does not state all the rights.
The ninth amendment states that the federal government cannot assume that the states' and the people's rights are limited to just those listed in the Bill of Rights. Just because some rights are not listed, it does not mean that those rights can be violated be the government.
Amendment Ten
Power given to the states and people.
The tenth amendment states that the federal government is not all-powerful to the states and people. All the powers not given to the federal government and not denied to the states and people are rightfully the states' and people's.