What are the 10 amendments?

Answer 1

Of the 12 proposed amendments, the first 2 did not become part of the Bill of Rights. The first was dealt with by law, and the second became the 27th Amendment in 1992.

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Article the first ... After the first enumeration required by the first article of the Constitution, there shall be one Representative for every thirty thousand, until the number shall amount to one hundred, after which the proportion shall be so regulated by Congress, that there shall be not less than one hundred Representatives, nor less than one Representative for every forty thousand persons, until the number of Representatives shall amount to two hundred; after which the proportion shall be so regulated by Congress, that there shall not be less than two hundred Representatives, nor more than one Representative for every fifty thousand persons.

Article the second ... No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.

Article the third ... Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Article the fourth ... A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Article the fifth ... No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Article the sixth ... The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Article the seventh ... No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of 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 offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Article the eighth ... 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 his defence.

Article the ninth ... In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Article the tenth ... Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Article the eleventh ... The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Article the twelfth ... The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

Answer 2

Bill of rights is a document that describes the fundamental liberties of the people. It also forbids the government to violate these rights. The constitutions of many democratic countries have bills of rights that guarantee everyone the freedoms of speech, of religion, and of the press, and the right of assembly.

Individuals are considered to be born with certain inalienable rights--that is, rights that governments may not take away from them. These rights are considered to be part of a "higher law," a body of universal principles of right and justice that is superior to laws created by governments. Some of these rights, such as the freedoms of speech and of the press, support democracy. Others, such as the right to trial by jury, are essential to justice.

Many of these ideas were developed in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. In modern history such individuals as the philosophers John Locke and John Stuart Mill, the writers John Milton and Thomas Paine, and the statesmen Thomas Jefferson and James Madison fought for the acceptance of these views.

The United States Constitution, adopted in 1788, contained few personal guarantees. James Madison led in the adoption of 10 amendments that became known as the Bill of Rights. The bill came into effect on Dec. 15, 1791. This day is celebrated as Bill of Rights Day.

The first 8 amendments contain the fundamental rights and freedoms of every citizen. The 9th Amendment forbids the government to limit freedoms and rights that are not listed in the Constitution. The 10th Amendment limits the powers of the federal government to those that are granted to it in the Constitution.

The U.S. Supreme Court decides if a law restricts any liberties listed in, or implied by, the Bill of Rights. However, it has not stated exactly which rights are implied. The Supreme Court has held that under the 14th Amendment most of the Bill of Rights also applies to state governments.

The freedoms and rights of individuals, however, are not without limits. For example, freedom of speech does not protect a person who shouts "Fire" in a crowded theater when there is no fire. The Supreme Court has held that freedom of speech may be limited only when its exercise creates a "clear and present danger" to society.

Answer 3

The first 10 amendments of the constitustion are known as the "Bill of Rights" and the others after that were added at different times. Today there is a total of 26 with the last passed in 1971 changing the legal age to vote from 21 to 18.

Answer 4

I hate you. Seriously though, jump in front of a bus because if i ever find you i will screw you up so bad you will only comprehend 12 of the 26 amendments

Answer 5

The first 10 are the Bill of Rights.

Here's a website that has a description

http://www.ushistory.org/documents/amendments.htm

Answer 6

It is 10 amendments and they are the Bill of Rights.

Answer 7

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