Short Summary

Freedom of militia and to bear arms 

Actual text

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.

A Sample of Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Cases on the Second Amendment

District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)

Short Summary

Quartering Soldiers in a person's house

Actual text

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.

Short Summary

Security from unwarranted search and seizure

Actual text

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.

A Sample of Recent and Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Cases on the Fifth Amendment

J.D.B. v. North Carolina

Safford Unified School District v. Redding (2009)

Vernonia School Dist. v. Acton (1995)

New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985)

Short Summary

Freedom for Life, Liberty and Property

Actual text 

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.