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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.

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This amendment was made because Britain did not grant them these rights and they didn't want the same thing to happen under their new government.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 defense.

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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.

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

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This amendment was made so that Americans could defend themselves if needed.

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This amendment was made because during the American Revolution, British troops would would intrude in peoples homes to live there without their consent.

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This amendment was important to the founding fathers because of the people were treated when they were under the rule of King George. King George used the colonists as revenue and would have them searched at random times.

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Today, I am free to be whatever religion I want, I can have an assembly if I want, and I'm free to say what i want. This is the most relevant amendment today.

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Today, people use this amendment to legally purchase guns. I believe this amendment needs to be reviewed and be more specific.

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The third Amendment is rarely used today but in 2013 the Mitchell vs The City of Henderson case took place. Mitchell was arrested for not letting police use his home as a lookout, and he claimed it was a violation of his 3rd Amendment.

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Today, a police officer can't search you for no reason. He needs to have reason to be suspicious that you have something illegal on you. For example, if you smell like weed you can be searched, but if you just look like you smoke weed, you can't be searched.

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This amendment was made so the new American government couldn't arrest people without a fair trial.

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This amendment includes your Miranda rights. So when police say "you have the right to remain silent" this comes from the 5th Amendment.

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This amendment was made so people can't be held in jail for a long time while waiting for trial.

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The court still uses this amendment to ensure people have a quick, and public trial that is unbiased. This amendment is still relevant today because it keeps trials fair.

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This amendment was made so if someone is sued, the can challenge it in court

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This amendment is still used in court probably every day to challenge lawsuits. It is still relevant because trail keeps things fair.

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This amendment was taken from the British bill of rights, so that people wouldn't be over punished

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This amendment is used to outlaw the death penalty today. This amendment is still relevant because without it, people could be tortured.

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Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

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This amendment was caused by slavery in the colonies, which the founding fathers thought should end.

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It is still illegal to own slaves in the United States. This amendment is still very relevant because owning slaves is terrible.

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The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude

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This amendment was made because before it, only white men could vote. This amendment made it so that anyone could vote regardless of skin color or gender.

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In 2018, people can't be denied the right to vote because of skin color or gender. They can take this right away from felons though.