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| Freedom of religion, speech, press, right to assemble peacefully, & right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. |
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| The right of people to bear arms. |
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| No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war; but in a manner to be prescribed by law. (Response to the Quartering Act) |
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| Right to security. Prevention of false search or seizure without a warrant. |
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| Right to avoid self-incrimination. Prevention of "double-jeopardy." Establishment of prosecution by due process. |
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| Right to a speedy and public trial by peers, and the establishment of right to defense. |
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| Common law. Right to trial by jury in civil cases over $20. |
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| No excessive bail may be required, nor should cruel and unusual punishment be doled. |
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| The establishment of the Bill of Rights doesn’t imply that rights not mentioned are not protected. |
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| States’ rights – although not changing the distinction between the power of the Federal Government & the States, it does reiterate states’ ability to regulate those things not mentioned as Federal Powers. (Education, interstate commerce, etc.) |
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