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Bill of rights

Bill of rights. By: Myranda Wallish & Ashley Ebersole. Bill of rights. The first 10 amendments of the constitution Describes the powers and rights of the citizens Have strict limits on how the government can use it’s power over the people. Amendment I. Protects The 5 basic Freedoms

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Bill of rights

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  1. Bill of rights By: MyrandaWallish & Ashley Ebersole

  2. Bill of rights The first 10 amendments of the constitution • Describes the powers and rights of the citizens • Have strict limits on how the government can use it’s power over the people

  3. Amendment I Protects The 5 basic Freedoms • Freedom of religion • Freedom of speech • Freedom of the press • Freedom of assembly • Freedom to petition the government

  4. Amendment ii • Guarantees the states the right to keep a military

  5. AMENDMENT III • No Soldier will be housed by Americans

  6. Amendment iv • The Right For colonists to protect their privacy • No Longer There Will Be Search Warrants

  7. Amendment v • Protects the rights of people accused of a crime • No one can be put on trial without first being indicted

  8. Amendment vi • A legal counsel must be provided to a defendant

  9. Amendment vii • If you sue someone for more than $20 a jury is provided for you

  10. Amendment viii • Ensures that neither bail nor punishment for a crime will be unreasonably severe

  11. Amendment ix • Provides that the peoples right are not limited to those mentioned in the constitution

  12. Amendment x • Protects the states and the people from an all-powerful government

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