The First Amendment - "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."

Freedom of speech, religion, the press, right to assemble and to petition the government.

You can't go there!

Yes I can, I have freedom of religion!

The Second Amendment - "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."

You cannot have that gun!

Yes I can, I can keep this for protection.

Right to carry a weapon to defend self (right to bear arms), and regulated militia.

The Third Amendment - "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."

Not allowed boarding and quartering soldiers staying at your house without permission; right to privacy in your home.

I'm coming to stay in your home.

No, I do not give you permission to do that.

The Fourth Amendment - "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."

Cannot search house without a warrant and probable cause (search and seizure).

I'm going to search your house!

You cannot just do that without a reasonable cause.

The Fifth Amendment - "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."

Evidence discovery for serious crimes; can’t be tried for same crime twice (double jeopardy); can’t incriminate self (plead the fifth); can’t take someone’s home without paying for it.

Sir, I'm going to take your house for free!

You cant just take my private property without compensation!

The Sixth Amendment - '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."

Right to fair and speedy, public trial; impartial jury of your peers; help in your own defense; face your accuser; and right to a lawyer.

I have the right to a lawyer!