Question

Summarize one amendment in the Bill of Rights that protects the rights of those who have been accused of a crime. Then explain, a Supreme Court decision that ensured this freedom was protected under the law.

Answer 1

First Freedom of speechFreedom of the pressFreedom of religionFreedom of assemblyRight to petition the governmentSecondRight to bear armsThirdProtection against housing soldiers in civilian homesFourthProtection against unreasonable search and seizureProtection against the issuing of warrants without probable causeFifthProtection againsttrial without indictmentdouble jeopardyself-incriminationproperty seizureSixthRight to a speedy trialRight to be informed of chargesRight to be confronted by witnessesRight to call witnessesRight to a legal counselSeventhRight to trial by juryEighthProtection againstexcessive bailexcessive finescruel and unusual punishmentNinthRights granted in the Constitution shall not infringe on other rights.TenthPowers not granted to the Federal Government in the Constitution belong to the states or the people.