Bill of Rights K-5

freedom of speech, religion, press and assembly

right to bear arms (carry a weapon)

U.S. government cannot put soldiers in your homes without your permission

the government cannot search your home or take your belongings without a search warrant

people have the rights to stay silent in court or to not testify against themselves

right to a speedy and public trial and the right to have a lawyer

right to be tried by a jury of your peers (fellow citizens)

ensures that court decisions are fair and the punishment fits the crime committed

the Consitution does not list all rights we have as citizens; common sense rights are understood and protected

gives the powers that the United States government does not have to the states and the people