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In the United States, the Bill of Rights is the name by which the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are known. The Bill of Rights limits the powers of the Federal government of the United States, protecting the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory.
Here is a complete list of the Bill of Rights.
Amendment 1
Protects:
- freedom of religion
- freedom of speech
- freedom of the press
- right to assemble (gather in a group to protest)
- right to petition (tell the government if it is doing something wrong)
Amendment 2
Protects the right to bear arms (keep guns for protection)
Amendment 3
Protects the owner of a house from having to let soldiers spend the night for free
Amendment 4
Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures
Amendment 5
Protects people from:
- double jeopardy (being tried in court twice for the same crime)
- having to witness against themselves ("taking the fifth")
- losing life, liberty, or property without a legal action, such as a trial
- being punished for a capital (serious) crime without being charged by a Grand Jury
Amendment 6
Protects:
- right to a speedy and public trial
- right to know what crime he/she is charged with
- right to have help from a lawyer
- right to see the witnesses against him/her
Amendment 7
Protects the right to a trial with a jury
Amendment 8
Protects from cruel or unusual punishment
Amendment 9
Says that the people also get rights not listed in the Constitution
Amendment 10
Says that any rights that are not given to the national government are given to the states and people
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Explain how bill of rights affects the power of the national government?
the bill of rights doesn't let the national government have all the powers in USA because in amendment 10 and 10 powers are resevered to the people and states
What was the Virginia declaration of rights a model for?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was a model for the Bill of Rights.
What is the difference in GI Bill of Rights and Bill of Rights?
the there two different bill of rights
Bill of Rights is the name of what?
the Bill of Rights
Why was the Bill of Rights established?
Why was the bill of rights established
Explain the 1987 Philippine bill of rights section 1?
This is similar to our bill of rights. It allows for changes to be made to the Constitution of they are needed.
What is the Bill of Rights and why is it important?
The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendment to the constitution. They are important because they explain out basic rights as an American. The bill of rights is the first 10c amendments on the constitution, and its important because it protects our American rights.
Explain how the bill of rights guarantees that the government cannot suddenly arrest a person and put him or her in prison without a reason?
The Bill of Rights limits the actions that the government can pass and enforce. It guarantees that there are certain rights that the government can not take away.
Does The Bill of Rights guarantee does the bill rights give or does The Bill of Rights abolish?
Bill or rights guarantees.
Explain how bill of rights affects the power of the national government?
the bill of rights doesn't let the national government have all the powers in USA because in amendment 10 and 10 powers are resevered to the people and states
What document strictly limited the power of the English monarch after 1689?
The English Bill of Rights
What document gives American citizens civil rights?
The Bill of Rights
What was the Virginia declaration of rights a model for?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was a model for the Bill of Rights.
What political rights had England citizen won by 1688?
English Bill of Rights
What did many people want added to the constitution before they wouldnapprove it?
Bill of Rights
Identify and explain the effects of the English Bill of Rights and the Toleration Act of 1689 on New England colonies?
This is a statement. Not a question.
What is the difference in GI Bill of Rights and Bill of Rights?
the there two different bill of rights
