Protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime without the owner's consent.

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires a judicially sanctioned warrant supported by probable cause for such actions.

Protects individuals from being compelled to be witnesses against themselves in criminal cases and prohibits double jeopardy and deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

Guarantees the right to a fair and speedy public trial by an impartial jury, including the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, to confront witnesses, and to have the assistance of counsel.

Provides for the right to trial by jury in certain civil cases, according to the rules of common law.

Prohibits the imposition of excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishments.

Affirms that the listing of individual rights in the Constitution and Bill of Rights does not deny or disparage other rights retained by the people.

Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.