The Bill of Rights

            A document that keeps the government from taking away the rights given to one at birth. It gives all citizens natural rights which leave them to be able to speak, think, or do whatever they want to in a legal fashion. The Bill of Rights was another party for young America as her forefathers helped her grow. By not taking away natural rights, and keeping restrictions to an understandable level, the Bill of Rights caused a stable government to form.

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             First Amendment: .

             Congress can't make any laws establishing a religion, prohibiting its free exercise, abridging the freedom of speech or press, denying people the right to peacefully assemble or to petition the government.

             Second Amendment: .

             Legally be in possession of a licensed weapon for defense. People have "the right to keep and bear arms, " have guns.

             Third Amendment: .

             Lodging troops in private homes. Soldiers can't take up residence in citizen's homes without their consent.

             Forth Amendment: .

             People have the right to privacy "personally and in their homes, and are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures.

             Fifth Amendment: .

             People cannot be forced to testify against themselves in criminal trials, nor be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, and property can't be taken for public use without compensation.

             Sixth Amendment: .

             Everyone facing a criminal prosecution has the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury, and the right to know what charges are being leveled.

             Seventh Amendment: .

             Everyone facing a civil trial has the right to a jury of peers.

             Eighth of Amendment: .

             Excessive bail or fines cannot be imposed, nor can cruel and unusual punishments be inflicted.

             Ninth Amendment: .

             The rights not spelled out in the first eight amendments belong to the people.

             Tenth Amendment: .

             Acknowledgement of states powers.

             Eleven Amendment: .

             Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State.

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