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Bill of Rights (Right to Bear Arms ((example) "Bobby" and "…
Bill of Rights
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(example) Police have to give a good reason (probable cause) to a judge to get a search warrant before they can go through your house, car, etc.
Government cannot search through people's things or take things away from people for no probable cause.
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People can decide whether they want to shelter troops in their private homes without the government making them.
- Rights of Accused Persons
(example) A witness (Jerry) will not go to the stand and give his testimony because he feels that any statements made may be used against him or make a bad impression of him to the jury.
People have the right to not testify in court if they think that it might make themselves appear guilty.
- Trial By Jury in Civil Cases
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(example) Pepsi Cola Company suing the Coca Cola Company in the 1980's due to their name being slandered.
- Religious and Political Freedom.
(example) "Macey" has the right to freedom of speech when she express her opinion of liking cats more than dogs.
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition.
- Limits Of Fines and Punishments
Right that states punishment must be fair, and fines that are large cannot be set.
(example) Charging 1,000 for a seatbelt ticket.
- Powers of States and People
Building and maintaining roads and schools is an example of a state power not listed in the Constitution.
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- Right to a Speedy, Public Trial
(example) In Smith vs. Hooey, 1969, the defendant was in a federal prison when he was charged with a Texas crime. He had the right to a speedy trial.
Defendant has right to a fair trial, a impartial jury, and legal council.