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Several provisions in the U.S. Constitution and its Bill of Rights were influenced by the English Bill of Rights of 1689. Notably, the First Amendment’s guarantees of freedom of speech and assembly echo similar protections found in the English document. Additionally, the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures parallels the English Bill of Rights' stipulations regarding individual liberties and legal protections. Overall, these adaptations reflect the American colonists' desire to safeguard individual rights against governmental overreach.

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