Collection of printable educational materials explaining the Bill of Rights and the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

- The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in 1791.
- The primary purpose of the Bill of Rights is to list the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
- The Bill of Rights is considered important because it guarantees freedoms for people in the United States.
- In the context of the Bill of Rights, an “amendment” means a change or addition to the words in a written document.
- The First Amendment protects fundamental freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
- The Third Amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers.
- The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; a warrant is required.
- The Fifth Amendment protects rights of persons, including protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
- The Sixth Amendment guarantees rights in criminal prosecutions, including a speedy trial, impartial jury, and legal counsel.
- The Seventh Amendment provides the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20.
- The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
- The Ninth Amendment states that rights not listed are still retained by the people.
- The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.