The U.S. Constitution consists of:
- The Articles
- The Amendments
It is important for us to know our rights
BILL OF RIGHTS
Amendment 1 Freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and the right to petition Government
Amendment 2 Right to keep and bear arms
Amendment 3 Prohibits the government forcing citizens to quarter soldiers
Amendment 4 Unreasonable search and seizures
Amendment 5 Self-incrimination; due process
Amendment 6 Right to speedy public trial; witnesses, attorney
Amendment 7 Rights to a civil jury trial
Amendment 8 Excessive fines and bail; cruel and unusual
Amendment 9 Individual rights not enumerated or limited
Amendment 10 Fed rights limited/enumerated; rest left to states/people