POLS-Y103- Bill of Rights Review

Protects against cruel & unusual punishment

Non-rights amendment: one's constitutional rights cannot be used to infringe upon someone else's

Protects against citizens housing soldiers (from the British occupation during the American Rev.)

Protects against unlawful searches & seizures (must have a warrant)

Non-rights Amendment: rights not granted specifically by the Constitution are reserved for the people & the states (example: imposing state taxes)

Right to a speedy & public trial, impartial jury, a lawyer, & the right to take the stand/cross examine the state's witnesses

Protects against self-incrimination & provides due process of law

Right to bear arms

Right to freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, & petition

Right to a jury trial (as opposed to just a judge)