bill of rights

6. rights of citizens are always protected whether or not theyre explicitly written
8. gurantees right to a fair trial (right to an attorney,public trial, and a jury)
9. prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excess bail or fines
10. gurantees right to a jury in a civil trial
11. gives right to bear arms

1. protects rights in criminal cases (double Jeopardy and right to remain silent)
2. gurantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
3. the government cant force citizens to quarter soldiers
4. wrote the bill of rights
5. searches and seizures require a warrant and probable cause
7. amendment any powers that aren't specifically given to the federal government, are reserved for the states.