Bill of Rights

Freedom of Religion

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Freedom of Speech

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Freedom of Press

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Freedom of Petition

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Freedom of Assembly

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Right to Bear Arms

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No Forced Housing of Soldiers

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Protection from unreasonable searches

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Right to a Grand Jury - Decides if there is enough evidence to go on trial

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Protecting against Double Jeopardy- Can’t be tried twice for the same crime after being set free

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Right Against Self Incrimination - Prevents you from incriminating yourself.

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Due Process of Law - The government must follow legal procedures before taking away life, liberty, or property/

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Takings Clause - The government can take private property for public use, but they must pay fair compensation.

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Speedy and Public Trial

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Right to Know the Charges and Confront Witnesses - Must be told what they are charged with, can question witnesses, and can bring own witnesses.

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Right to a Lawyer- Right to an attorney, even if they can’t afford one.

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Guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

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Protection against cruel and unusual punishment - No excessive bail, no excessive fines.

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Unenumerated Rights - Rights in the constitution are not the only rights people have.

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States rights- Any rights that are not reserved to the federal government are given to the states.

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