BILL OF RIGHTS
BY ANGEL LANGSTON
What is the bill of rights?
The bill of rights is the first 10 amendments of the constitution.
Bill 1 : Freedom Of Speech
Congress can not make any law respecting a developed religion. Freedom of speech, Peaceably to assemble, and petition the government. Court cases : Tinker v. des moine independent school district (1969)
Bill 2 : Right To Bear Arms
Right Of people to keep & bear arms, shall not be taken away little by little. Court Case: United States v. Miller (1939)
Bill 3 : No Military person can live in anothers home
No solider can't live in the home without the owner's consent In manner to be prescribed by law. Court Case : Engblom v. Carey (1983)
Bill 4: No warrants issued
No warrants shall be issued, supported by oath, describing the place to be searched.
Court Case : Katz v. United States (1928)
Bill 5 : Charged twice
No person can be charged twice for a crime they commmited. NO person can be held to answer to capital. Court Case : Salinas v. Texas (2013)
Bill 6 : Confroted
Confronted with the witnesses against him The person accused of. Court Case: Cunningham v. californa (2000,2006,2009)
Bill 7 : Jury
The right of jury shall be preserved, otherwise re-examined in only in any court in the U.S.
Court Case : Tull v. United States (1987)
Bill 8 : Excessive bail
Excessive bail shall not be required, cruel & unusal punishments inflicted. Court Cases : Roper v. Simmons (2002)
Bill 9: Rights
Rights shall not be be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Court Cases : Roe v. wade (1965)
Bill 10: Powers
Powers not delegated to the untied states by the constitution. Court Case: Garcia v. San Antonio