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Bill of Rights
The bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments of the United States
Constitution.
Pushed by Patrick Henry.
Made as a protection to the powers of the federal government.
Bill of Rights
Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment
of religion. Freedom of RAPPS.
(religion, assembly, press, petition, speech.)
First Amendment
Right to bear arms.
A well regulated militia
Second Amendment
No quartering of troops in peacetime without consent of
the owner.
Third Amendment
No illegal search and seizures.
Need a search warrant.
Fourth Amendment
No double jeopardy
Miranda rights
Due process clause
Self incrimination
Fifth Amendment
Right to fair and speedy trial.
Counsel.
Witnesses
No tricks!
Sixth Amendment
Common law cases may be TRIAL BY JURY
Seventh Amendment
No excessive bail
No excessive fines
No cruel and unusual punishment
Eighth Amendment
You have more rights than what are stated in the
Constitution.
Ninth Amendment
Powers not given to the U.S. by the Constitution are
“reserved” to the states or people.
Tenth Amendment
