This document summarizes key amendments in the US Constitution's Bill of Rights. It outlines freedoms covered by the 1st Amendment, the right to bear arms in the 2nd Amendment, prohibiting troops in private homes under the 3rd Amendment. The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure. The 5th Amendment covers due process, self-incrimination, eminent domain. The 6th Amendment covers right to counsel and speedy trial. The 7th guarantees trial by jury and the 8th prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. The 14th Amendment gave citizenship to former slaves and due process protections.

1. The Amendments
Judicial Branch Notes Part #1

2. 1st Amendment
Freedom of…

3. 2nd Amendment
Right to Keep and Bear Arms

4. 3rd Amendment
No Lodging of Troops in Private Homes

5. 4th Amendment
Freedom from Unreasonable Search
and Seizure
Must have a WARRENT

6. 5th Amendment
Due Process of Law in Criminal Proceedings
1. No Double Jeopardy
2. No Self Incrimination
3. Must Have a Grand Jury Indictment
4. Eminent Domain
Power of the government to take private
property for public use!

7. 6th Amendment
Right to Council in Criminal Proceedings
Right to a Speedy Trial

8. 7th Amendment
Trial by Jury

9. 8th Amendment
No Cruel & Unusual Punishment
Right to Bail

10. 14th Amendment
Civil War Amendment
Gave citizenship to former slaves
Includes the Due Process Clause
“No state shall deny any person of life,
liberty or property without the due
process of law.”