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The bill of rights
Bill 1
freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition
Bill 2
the right for citizens to bear arms, and form militias
Bill 3
citizens will not be required to quarter troops peacetime
Bill 4
government (police) must have search warrants based upon probable cause in order to search citizen homes and confiscate evidence to be used at trial
Bill 5
right to remain silent; protection against double jeopardy, protects private property from government seizure without compensation (eminent domain)
Bill 6
right to an attorney in certain instances; right to a public, speedy, jury trial; must know charges and be able to face witnesses against them
Bill 7
jury trial in civil cases over $20
Bill 8
prevents cruel & unusual punishment, excessive bails & fines
Bill 9
rights not listed in Constitution, may be held by people
Bill 10
rights not listed in Constitution as belonging to the federal government, may belong to states
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