Tools & Resources: American Government Cheat Sheet

American Government Cheat Sheet

Protections in the Bill of Rights

*Amendment*	*Right or Provision*
1st	Religious freedom
	Establishment clause
	Free exercise clause
	Free expression
	Right to free speech
	Freedom of the press
	Right to assembly
	Right to petition government
2nd	Right to bear arms
3rd	Consent to quarter soldiers
4th	Rights of the accused: Investigation stage
	Search and seizure clause
	Warrants require probable cause
5th	Rights of the accused: Arrest stage
	Grand jury guarantee
	No double jeopardy
	Right against self-incrimination
	Due process guarantee
	Takings clause
6th	Rights of the accused: Trial stage
	Right to a speedy, public trial
	Right to an impartial jury
	Right to be informed of charges
	Right to be confronted by accusers
	Subpoena power
	Right to counsel
7th	Right to trial by jury
8th	Rights of the accused: Penalty stage
	No excessive bail
	No cruel and unusual punishment
9th	Retains other rights for the people
10th	Undelegated powers left to states or people