FLASHCARDS: THE BILL OF

RIGHTSThe First Ten Amendments

WARRANT

an order from a judge that authorizes police or other officials to take a certain action, such as searching

someone’s property

1ST AMENDMENT

the right to worship freely is protected under the

4TH AMENDMENT

protection from searches & seizures is guaranteed to you by this amendment

10TH AMENDMENT

power not given to the federal government

belong to the states is given in the

DEFENDANTS

people who are required to defend themselves in a

legal action

8TH AMENDMENT

protection from cruel & unusual punishment is provided to you in this

amendment

1ST AMENDMENT

the right to worship freely is protected under the

SELF-INCRIMINATION

the act of giving testimony that can be used against

oneself

BILL OF RIGHTS

many of the delegates felt that the Constitution was

missing this

1ST AMENDMENT

the right to free speech & press is protected under

the

9TH AMENDMENT

this amendment explains that other rights are

retained by the people

5TH AMENDMENT

your legal rights, such as right protection from “double jeopardy” or protection from self-

incrimination are protected by this amendment

3RD AMENDMENT

protection from quartering troops in your homes is guaranteed under this

amendment

BILL OF RIGHTS

an official list of the basic rights of citizens

1ST AMENDMENT

the right to assemble & petition is protected under

the

6TH AMENDMENT

your criminal trial rights, such as right to a public trial & an impartial jury,

are protected by this amendment

2ND AMENDMENT

the right to bear arms is protected under the

7TH AMENDMENT

your civil trial rights are given to you in this

amendment