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What are three rights in the Bill of Rights?

These First 10 Amendments define such basic liberties as "freedom of religion" "freedom of speech" "freedom of peaceful assembly," and " Freedom of press" and guarantee… (MORE)

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What are the rights listed in the bill of rights?

1. Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion and Petition Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridgin…g the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 2. Right to keep and bear arms 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. 3. Conditions for quarters of soldiers 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. 4. Right of search and seizure regulated 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. 5. Provisions concerning prosecution 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 offense 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. 6. Right to a speedy trial, witnesses, etc. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. 7. Right to a trial by jury In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. 8. Excessive bail, cruel punishment Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. 9. Rule of construction of Constitution The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. 10. Rights of the States under Constitution The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. For more information, visit the Related Link. (MORE)

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In Bill of Rights

What are the rights guarenteed by the Bill of Rights?

1st Amendment: Freedom of religion, speech, and press. You have the right to assemble and protest. 2nd Amendment: Right to bare arms and cannons. 3rd Amendment: Durin… (MORE)

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What are the rights found in the Bill of Rights?

1st Amendment - The right to freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition 2nd Amendment - The Right to Bear Arms 3rd Amendment - Feedom from Quartering of Troops… (MORE)

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In History of the United States

Which rights does the Bill of Rights protect?

The bill of rights protects... 1. freedom of speech, religion, assembly ( meeting), press ( writing), & petition. 2. right to keep weapons 3. right not to be forced to house s… (MORE)

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In History of the United States

Which freedoms and rights are protected in the Bill of Rights?

Individual Rights and Freedom/ freedom of speech, religion,assembly,press writing,petition, and the right to keep weapons with you.

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In Century - 1600s

How did the English Bill of Rights influence the US Bill of rights?

The English Bill of Rights had the basic rights and freedoms but when creating the American Bill of Rights only the rights that were needed and were necessary were written. It… (MORE)

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In Bill of Rights

How many rights does the Bill of Rights have?

The Bill of Rights constitutes the first ten amendments and 17 more amendments were added later bringing the total to 27 amendments

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In Math and Arithmetic

What is the answer to 20c plus 5 equals 5c plus 65?

20c + 5 = 5c + 65 Divide through by 5: 4c + 1 = c + 13 Subtract c from both sides: 3c + 1 = 13 Subtract 1 from both sides: 3c = 12 Divide both sides by 3: c = 4 20c + 5 = 5c … (MORE)

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In Bill of Rights

Why do we have a bill of rights?

We do have a bill of rights because it defines our rights and also protects us from the government.