Amendment I
Amendment I states that everybody has the right of religion, speech, press, and assembly. The amendment also states that Congress can't make a law that goes against these rights.
Amendment II
Ammendment II states that all people are entitled to have the right to bear arms or have guns. There is no punishment for owning a legal gun now because of this amendment.
Amendment III
Amendment III states that no soldier will ever be forced into another citizen's house unless it's okay with the owner. The amendment
was made because England used to force British soldiers into their houses, violating thier privacy.
was made because England used to force British soldiers into their houses, violating thier privacy.
Amendment IV
Amendment IV basically states that everybody has the right of privacy. People cannot be violated or searched without a warrant from a judge.
Amendment V
Amendment V states the rights that a criminal has after they have commited a crime. They are still entitled to some rights, for example the right to remain silent.
Amendment VI
Ammendment VI states that when someone is on trial, they have a public trial in the district of the crime and that lawyers are paid for by the government if they are unaffordable. The jury will be informed on why the person is on trial, the jury will also have witnesses against the criminal and ones in their favor.
Amendment VII
Amendment VII states that if you are going to sue somebody for more than $20.00 then you are to go to court. In court you will have a equal and fair trial.
Amendment VIII
This picture shows what an
exaggerated bail is.
Amendment VIII states that exaggerated bailing, fining and/or punishments will not occur in the court of law. This applies to all trials, fines, bails and other events where bails, fines and punishments are given.
Amendment IX
This picture shows people marching for their rights.
Amendment IX states that the rights given to the people in this Constitution aren't the only rights they have. The people are allowed to have more rights other than the ones that were listed.
Amendment X
Amendment X basically states that the duties and responsibilities the government doesn't get via the US Constitution, the states and people hold them. The amendment gives states things that Congress or the country can't do.