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Bill of Rights (Religion and Political Freedom (It gives citizens freedom…
Bill of Rights
- Religion and Political Freedom
It gives citizens freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Petition, and Assembly.
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- Power of States and People
The people and the states hold some power, just like the government, and can make their own rules and laws that aren't going to affect everyone in the us.
Billy loves his job as governor, as he gets to make minor laws that make everyone's life easier.
- Limits of Fines and Punishments
Without the 8th amendment, Karen could have been fined countless dollars for throwing out her cigarette butt.
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Before the act, the government could legally force you to allow troops to live with you, and you had to spend your own money to take care of them.
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- Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
It says that civil cases or lawsuits have a right to be decided by a jury in federal court. The amount of the lawsuit must be more than $20, and after a jury settles the case, it shouldn't go back to try again.
Tesla is glad that they cant be sued multiple times by the same person, or else they'd be millions of dollars down the bin.
- Rights of Accused Persons
John was accused of a crime, and had his property taken without compensation, but after a trip to court and with some evidence, he chose to get compensation for the lands worth but let the people/person keep the land, as they didn't want to be under a tyrant anymore.
Protects citizens from being falsely accused, being accused of the same crime twice, having things taken without compensation, and/or from having their life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness taken.
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Some people argue that owning guns should stay legal, since if they werent, it'd be violating the 2nd amendment.
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It protects citizen's from being unreasonably searched and having their items taken from them as a result.
- Right to a Speedy, Public Trial
The accused have right to a fair, speedy, and public trial, with an impartial Jury.
Johnny was glad his 6th amendment existed, as without it, the trial would have taken days with no one able to help him get out of what he was accused of.
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Gerald wishes he could take the company's rights away, but he can't due to the 9th amendment.