Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The first ten amendments to the constitution define the powers granted by government agencies to the people or other governments (like state government).
Amendment One
Of all the amendments, this one is likely the most important.
- It grants citizens the right to practice any religion that does not interfere with the government.
- It grants freedom of speech.
- It grants freedom of the press (newspapers, books etc) to print anything that does not call for the complete downfall of the government.
- It grants the right of assembly which means that we are free to form groups.
- It allows people to address the government with grievances that were created by the government.
Amendment two
This is a real touchy one. It is the right of citizens to have arms (like guns) to protect themselves
Amendment 3
No soldier in times of peace, shall live in the house of a citizen without the consent of that citizen.
Amendment 4
No citizen shall be the victim of an illegal search of house without a proper warrant allowing the police to do such a search.
Amendment 5
This is a very complex amendment. It says that
- No one accused of a capital crime (like murder) can be accused without proper authority.
- One cannot be accused a second time for the same crime.
- One cannot be questioned that leads to the conviction of the accused by forcing him to answer questions that would incriminate him or her.
- The right of due process is part of the 5th amendment. Due process means that the accused has the right to have a fair trial.
- The right of property owners (like people who own houses) have a right to get fair value for their property if the government takes that property without due process.
Amendment 6
In criminal cases, the accused has the right to a speedy and fair trial.
Amendment 7
In a dispute involving property, if the value of the property is over 20 dollars, a trial by jury can occur.
Amendment 8
Excessive bail, nor large fines, nor harsh punishment shall be given out to someone accused of a crime.
Amendment 9
This is another tough one. It's hard to put into simple language. What it says basically is that the rights of the individual must be protected, even if those rights are not stated in the first 8 amendments.
Amendment 10
If the Federal Government is not involved in stating the rights of individuals, then the states have the power to enact laws, and if they don't provide such laws, then the people have the rights.