The Bill of Rights

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government.

The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms, which is often interpreted as the right to own a gun.

The Third Amendment prohibits the government from quartering soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent.

The Fourth Amendment protects the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, as well as the right to an attorney.

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases.

The Fifth Amendment prohibits the government from depriving a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, as well as the right to an attorney.

The Fifth Amendment prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without just compensation.

The Seventh Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases.