https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd en-us 2018-10-25 15:16:57 UTC 2025-05-17 16:05:15 UTC hello@padlet.com wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297002514 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.
Meaning: Everybody has the right to establish or follow a religion, have freedom to say anything they want, and people have the right to post whatever they believe, people have the freedom to protest and make a petition for anything they would like.

]]> 2018-10-25 15:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297002514 wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297005477 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.
Meaning: People have the rights to carry around a firearm for their own safety]]> 2018-10-25 15:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297005477 wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297236786 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.
Meaning: A soldier cannot stay in someones house with the owner allowing it]]> 2018-10-26 01:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297236786 wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297237024 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.
Meaning: People's belongings cannot be searched without a warrant]]> 2018-10-26 01:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297237024 wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297237274 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 offense 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.
Meaning: protects you from being held for committing a crime unless you have been indicted correctly by the police]]> 2018-10-26 01:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297237274 wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297237569 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.
Meaning: guarantees a citizen a speedy trial, a fair jury, an attorney if the accused person wants one, and the chance to confront the witnesses who is accusing the defendant of a crime]]> 2018-10-26 01:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297237569 wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297237794 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 reexamined in any court of the United States than according to the rules of the common law.
Meaning: The seventh amendment gives an individual the right to a jury trial]]> 2018-10-26 01:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297237794 wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297238338 Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
meaning: an obscene amount of money should not be paid for a small crime or when the amount of money does not match what crime the criminal committed ]]> 2018-10-26 01:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297238338 wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297238531 The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Meaning: there are other rights that may exist aside from the ones mentioned, and even though they are not listed, it does not mean they can be violated. ]]> 2018-10-26 01:45:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297238531 wkastel https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297239006 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.
Meaning:  any power that is not given to the federal government is given to the people or the states.]]> 2018-10-26 01:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wkastel/2mj15wlq8jcd/wish/297239006