Bill of Rights and Civil War Amendments

Which Amendment tells the states to provide equal protection to citizens under the law?

This Amendment states that the people may have other rights not listed in the Bill of Rights.

Which Amendment protects your right to a speedy public trial in a criminal case?

Which Amendment protects your right against self-incrimination?

The government can't force you to house troops in your home in times of peace.

Which Amendment protects your freedom of speech?

Which Amendment ended slavery in the US?

Which Amendment protects your right to petition the government?

Which Amendment says state governments cannot prevent you from voting based on your race?

Which Amendment states that all persons born in the US are citizens?

Which Amendment protects your freedom of religion?

Which Amendment protects freedom of the press?

Which Amendment protects your right to have a lawyer in a criminal case against you?

Which Amendment protects your right to be told of the crime you are accused of?

Private property cannot be taken for public use without just compensation.

The states cannot deprive you of life, liberty or property without due process of law.

Powers not delegated to the US are retained by the states or the people (unless prohibited).

Which Amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishments?

Which Amendment protects your right to keep and bear arms?

Which Amendment protects your right to a jury trial in civil cases worth more than $20?

This discusses the right to not be accused of a serious criminal matter except by a grand jury.

Which Amendment protects your (peaceful) freedom of assembly?

Which Amendment protects your freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Which Amendment limits the amount of bail or fines paid in a criminal case?

Which Amendment protects your right to question the government’s witnesses in a criminal case?