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It protected their unalienable rights such as Privacy, Freedom of Speech, and Rights to Trial By Jury as well as Rights to Bear Arms and Right to refuse to Quarter Troops.
- the right of petition,
- an independent judiciary (the Sovereign was forbidden to establish his own courts or to act as a judge himself),
- freedom from taxation by royal (executive) prerogative, without agreement by Parliament (legislators),
- freedom from a peace-time standing army,
- freedom [for Protestants] to bear arms for their defence, as allowed by law,
- freedom to elect members of Parliament without interference from the Sovereign,
- freedom of speech in Parliament,
- freedom from cruel and unusual punishments and excessive bail, and
- freedom from fines and forfeitures without trial.
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∙ 13y agoThe Bill of Rights protects citizens by allowing them certain rights and freedoms like freedom of speech, religion, etc. It also lets us not do certain things.
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∙ 13y agowell, it does by giving us rights that other contries do not have.
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Because of the congressmen
Name three ways in which African Americans used passive resistance gain civil rights?
Sit-ins, freedom rides, and marches are some non-violent ways in which African Americans used passive resistance gain civil rights.
Why did Thomas Jefferson list the ways why king George the 3 had violated the rights of colonies?
Thomas Jefferson was listing the ways that King George had violated the rights of Americans to convince them to join the patriots.
In what ways was the roman law of the twelve tables similar to the us constitution?
They both were written to protect people's rights.
How does The Bill of Rights protect us today?
The Bill of Rights makes the country what it is today and most importantly, it is what makes our country have "freedom" and is probably, if not the most critical, part of the Constitution. Today, modern time needs this just as much as it did when it was first created because of the crime rate in America. Another reason Americans need these rights are because it would limit our country so much, it would almost make our country have similarities to a country based on communism.
In what ways does the bill of rights protect individual from the power of government?
in what ways does the Bill of Rights protect individuals from the power of government
Why did James Madison introduce the bills of rights?
James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights as a fulfilment of a pledge that he had might in the fight over ratification. He said that the constitution did not have ways to protect the rights of the citizens.
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Recognizes property rights and limits on taxation.
In what ways are the Bill of Rights and consumer Bill of Rights similar?
Because of the congressmen
The Bill of Rights protects individuals against various types of interference by the federal government only?
in what ways does the bill of rights protect individuals from the power of government
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In what ways did Hammurabi Code protect the rights of Babylonian citizens?
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What enlightenment elements did James Madison include in the US Bill of Right?
The enlightenment elements that James Madison included in the US Bill of Rights include natural rights, new ways of thinking, and freedom from oppression.
Name three ways in which African Americans used passive resistance gain civil rights?
Sit-ins, freedom rides, and marches are some non-violent ways in which African Americans used passive resistance gain civil rights.
What are two ways the Bill of Rights opposes the idea of the divine right of kings?
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Why did Thomas Jefferson list the ways why king George the 3 had violated the rights of colonies?
Thomas Jefferson was listing the ways that King George had violated the rights of Americans to convince them to join the patriots.
In what ways does the Constitution and the Bill of Rights set up checks and controls on the national government Have these controls been successful?
The bill of rights states rights that cannot be infringed upon the american people. These controls have not been succsefull.
