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Amendment 1 of the Bill of Rights prohibits Congress from making laws that establish a religion (the Establishment Clause) or restrict the free exercise of religion. It also forbids laws that abridge the freedom of speech, the press, the right to assemble peacefully, and the right to petition the government for redress of grievances. These protections ensure a foundation for individual liberties and the functioning of a democratic society.
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Why are laws in The Bill of Rights known as amendment?
Because they let the states vote on weather they wanted to have amendments and it passed.
Which rights and freedom is not guranteed by the bill of rights?
All of them except the third amendment and that is soon to change if they take away our "personal property" laws like the government want.
Which bill of rights is this I cannot be charged Excessive fines or bail?
The Eighth Amendment sets Bail and Punishment laws, which would include excessive fines.
Is the bill of rights one law?
They are not laws, they are amendments to the U.S. constitution. 10, specifically. It's what people refer to when they say, "I plead the fifth." (Fifth amendment)
How does the 1st amendment help the accused?
It depends what crime the accused is actually accused of.The bill of rights grant privileges, all other laws prohibit something.
Where is it stated that Americans have religious freedom?
In the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights, which is part of the US Constitution, it says that Congress shall make no laws prohibiting the practice of religion.
What does the Bill of Rights concern?
It's what the Anti-Federalists followed and considered each and every amendment constitutional but also known as 'individual rights'. These were pretty much the laws back then before the U.S. Constitution came out.
What is reason people were against the equal rights amendment?
They felt that women's rights were protected by other laws
What is the constitutional basis for your civil rights and for laws prohibiting discrimination?
fourteenth amendment
What rights have not yet been incorporated?
As of October 2023, several rights in the Bill of Rights have not been fully incorporated against the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. Notably, the Third Amendment's protection against quartering soldiers, the Fifth Amendment's right to a grand jury, and the Seventh Amendment's right to a jury trial in civil cases have not been incorporated. This means that states are not obligated to uphold these specific federal protections, allowing for variations in state laws and practices regarding these rights.
What amendment or bill of rights has President Obama changed?
None of them. A president cannot change an amendment nor change anything in the Bill of Rights. For an amendment to be adopted, it must first be passed by Congress and then ratified by 3/4 of the states. Mr. Obama has not tried to change anything in the Constitution. He has expressed his disagreement with certain laws and policies, but presidents often do that. Expressing disagreement is not the same thing as trying to change the Constitution.
The right of a citizen especially those guaranteed to all citizen of the US?
The rights of every citizen in the United States is outlined in the first Ten Amendment to the constitution of the united States, also known as the Bill of Rights:First Amendment - Establishment Clause, Free Exercise Clause; freedom of speech, of the press, and of assembly; right to petitionSecond Amendment - Right to keep and bear arms.Third Amendment - Protection from quartering of troops.Fourth Amendment - Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.Fifth Amendment - due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain.Sixth Amendment - Trial by jury and rights of the accused; Confrontation Clause, speedy trial, public trial, right to counselSeventh Amendment - Civil trial by jury.Eighth Amendment - Prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.Ninth Amendment - Protection of rights not specifically enumerated in the Bill of Rights.Tenth Amendment - Powers of states and people.
