Bill of Rights
1. Religion and Political Freedom
It gives citizens freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly.
I have the right to attend any church I want. Eli attends a Baptist church.
9. Rights of People
4. Search and Seizure
6. Right to a Speedy, Public Trial
7. Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
8. Limits of Fines and Punishments
2. Right to Bear Arms
3. Quartering Troops
5. Rights of Accused Persons
10. Powers of States and Peoples
Protects the citizen's rights to bear arms
Joe would be able to go to a gun store and buy a sidearm or rifle, and he would have the right to keep it.
The government is not allowed to place troops in private homes.
If the government tried to place troops in Will's home he would have the right to say no.
The government is not able to search or seize property without reason.
If the police wanted to search Joe's home for some reason they would have to get a warrant.
If Joe is tried for stealing and found not guilty he can't be charged for the same incident.
Citizens are not required to testify in court, they have the right to a due process, and you can't be tried for the same crime twice.
If Joe is being charged with stealing he has the right to be tried by a jury.
The government has to give you a trial by jury if you want it and the government must provide you a lawyer. You must be informed of the crimes you are charged with and you have the right to confront witnesses.
Civil cases must be tried by a jury.
If Joe is charged in a civil case he will be tried by a jury.
Does not allow excessive bails, or fines, or punishments.
Joe can not be charged a fine of one-million dollars for stealing.
People have all rights that aren't listed in the Constitution, they have basic rights, even if they're not listed.
Even though it isn't listed the government can't just make Joe leave the country because he has a right as a citizen to live here.
There are certain things that are determined by the states and people, not just the federal government, like voting on the president.
Gives some powers to states and people, not just the federal government