Bills of Rights
Jahona Davis, American History 1st Block.
Bill of Rights
a formal statement of the fundamental rights of people of the United States, Constitution as Amendments 1–10, and in all state constitutions.
Bill 1. freedom of speech, the press, and religion
- you can follow any religion of your choice
Bill 2. the right to bear arms
- to protect the country
Bill 3. the right to privacy in the home
- soldiers can't barge in demanding to live in your house and eat your food
Bill 4.
- Must have a search warrant
Bill 5. double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and due process of law
- to charge people
Bill 6. the rights of the accused in criminal cases
- when you have done something bold, you can't sit in jail for years
Bill 7. the right to a jury trial
- when a case is about you, you can;t bring it up
Bill 8. preventing cruel and unusual punishment
- to pay a bill, for a fine
Bill 9.limiting federal powers
- rights can't be taken away
Bill 10. limiting federal powers
- federal government and state have equal power/rights