as americans we have been given these rights
as a gift necessary to maintain our constitutional republic
the first amendment freedom of religion
congress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of religion
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof
or abridging the freedom of speech
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble
and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. the second amendment the right to bear arms
being necessary to the security of a free state
the right of the people to keep and bear arms
shall not be infringed. the third amendment the housing of soldiers
be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner
but in a manner to be prescribed by law. the fourth amendment the protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
the right of the people to be secure in their persons
against unreasonable searches and seizures
and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause
supported by oath that or affirmation
and particularly describing the place to be searched
and the persons or things be seized. the fifth amendment the protection of rights to life
no person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime
a crime that is punishable by death or imprisonment
unless on a presentment or indictment. a formal
written charge of criminal misconduct
presented to a court of law by a grand jury
except in cases arising in the land or naval forces or in the militia
when in actual service in time of war or public danger
nor shall any person be subject for the same offense
to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb
nor shall be compelled against himself
nor shall be deprived of life
without due process of law
carried out according to the established law of the land
nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation. the sixth amendment rights of accused persons in criminal cases
in all criminal prosecutions
the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial
by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed
which district shall have been previously ascertained by law
and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation
to be confronted with the witnesses against him
to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor
and to have the assistance of counsel for their defense