A short summary of each of the ten amendments.

1

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

2

Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.

3No quartering of soldiers.

4Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

5Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.

6Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.

7

Right of trial by jury in civil cases.

8Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

9Other rights of the people.

10Powers reserved to the states.

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.