Terms in this set (10)

  • Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
  • Right to bear arms.
  • Citizens do not have to house soldiers.
  • No unreasonable search or arrest.
  • No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself.
  • Rights of accused in criminal cases to fair trial.
  • Trial by jury.

What is the 10th Amendment in your own words?

The Tenth Amendment’s simple language—“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people”—emphasizes that the inclusion of a bill of rights does not change the fundamental character of the national government.

What is the role of the 10th Amendment?

The Tenth Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to further define the balance of power between the federal government and the states. The amendment says that the federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the Constitution.

What are the ten amendments to the Bill of Rights?

The remaining ten amendments became the Bill of Rights. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?

The United States Bill of Rights: First 10 Amendments to the Constitution. Preamble. First Amendment. Second Amendment. Third Amendment. Fourth Amendment. Fifth Amendment. Sixth Amendment. Seventh Amendment.

Are there any rights outside of the Bill of Rights?

Thus the clarification that many other rights exist outside of the Bill of Rights. Amendment 10: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

The Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It spells out Americans’ rights in relation to their government. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion. It sets rules for due process of law and reserves all powers not delegated to…