Amendments (1-10) Latest Update

Amendments (1-10) Latest Update Amendment 1 Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Guarantees BASIC FREEDOMS to individuals. Amendment 2 Right to bear arms. Amendment 3 Citizens do not have to house soldiers. Amendment 4 No unreasonable search or arrest. Amendment 5 No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself. Amendment 6 Rights of accused in criminal cases. Amendment 7 Trial by jury. Amendment 8 No excessive bail or cruel punishment. Amendment 9 People get rights not listed in Constitution. Amendment 10 Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people. Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? To clearly define the rights and freedom's of citizens. Freedom of Religion Government cannot support or interfere with religion Freedom of Speech and Press Right to express on ideas freedom of assembly freedom to hold meetings right to petition make a request of the government