Bill of Rights 10/30/13

U.S. History

Bill of Rights

1. Freedom of religion, press, speech, and assembly. The people have the right to petition against the government if they are unhappy with it.
2. Right to bear arms.
3. People are allowed to refuse to house soldiers.
4. No unreasonable search and seizure; no arrests to be made without a warrant.
5. a. No being deprived of life, liberty, and property without process of due law. b. No being tried for the same offense twice. c. No private property to be taken without compensation.
6. Right to speedy and public trial.
7. Rights in civil cases: trial by jury; no fact to be reexamined by other courts.
8. No cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail/fines.
9. People's retained rights cannot be taken away.
10. Power that is not specified to be given to the U.S. belongs to the states and people.

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