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Bill of Rights
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Freedom of religion and expression | Separation of church and state; you can criticize the government |
| 2. Bear Arms | You can own a firearm for defense of yourself and the state |
| 3. Quartering troops | You cannot be forced to house and feed soldiers |
| 4. Search and seizure | The government must have probable cause and a warrant to search you or your property for evidence of a crime |
| 5. Remain silent, double jeopardy | You cannot be forced to testify in court against yourself, you cannot be charged for the same crime twice |
| 6. Trial by jury in criminal cases | You must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by 12 of your peers, not just one judge |
| 7. Trial by jury in civil cases | Same, but if you are being sued or using someone |
| 8. Excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment | Punishments must fit the crime and cannot be inhumane |
| 9. Unlisted rights | These are not all of your rights |
| 10. Powers reserved to states | Powers not listed in the Constitution belong to the states (marriage, education, criminal law, etc.) |