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Freedoms
Freedom of Religion - separation of Church & State
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Assembly peacefully
Freedom to petition the Governement |
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Right to bear arms
Right to keep and bear arms |
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No Quarter
Right to protection from troops being quartered in homes during peacetime |
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Search and Seizure
Right against unreasonable search and seizure
Warrants require cause and must be specific |
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Rights of the Accused
Accused must be indicted by a Grand Jury
Cannot be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy)
Cannot be forced to testify against yourself
Right to a fair trial with all proper legal rights enforced (due process)
Right to fair compensation ($$) when the Gov't takes your property for public use |
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More Rights of the Accused
Right to be informed of the charges against you
Right to a speedy and public trial
Right to an impartial jury
Right to face witnesses against you in court
Right to counsel (a lawyer)
Right to call witnesses in your defense |
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Rights in a Civil Case
Right to a trialby jury in a civil case (non-ciriminal case)
*Civil = suing, Criminal = accusation |
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Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Right to protection against cruel and unusual punishment
Right to protection against excessive bails and fines |
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Unenumerated Rights
Guarantee that rights not enumerated (listed) in the Constitution are still protected |
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Reserved Rights
Guarantee that the people and the states have all of the powers not specifically delegated the federal government (reserved powers) |
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