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The bill of rights 
The bill of rights are the first ten amendments that were added to the constitution to protect our individual rights.
The first amendment protects our right to speech, religion, press, assembly, and to petition.
The second amendment gave people the right to bear arms as a form of self defense and to be same from the government.
The third amendment was created to keep British soldiers out of Americans house during the time of war. unless prescribed to be placed there by law.
The fourth amendment protects people from unlawful search and seizures of their home or private information. The people must go through the supreme court to get a warrant unless it is a threat of public safety.
The fifth amendment protects our right to remain silent in court. You may remain silent unless a indictment of a grand jury, except in cases that are arising in the land or naval forces. Or when in actual time of war or public danger.
The sixth amendment protects your right to a speedy and fair trial, meaning they could not put someone you personally know in charge of you plea.
The seventh amendment protects your right that if you steal something for more than $20 then you have a right of trial by jury. Now it has to exceed more than $1000.
The eighth amendment protects you from harsh punishments such as being tortured to death or in general. This also protects the right that excessive bail is not needed.
The ninth amendment means that you have rights that are not listed in the constitution as well as your rights in the constitution such as driving.
The Tenth Amendment was part of the Bill of Rights that was added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791. This amendment states that any power not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution belongs to the States and the people.
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