Government Does Not Grand You Rights - Bill Of Rights, 1st-10th Amendment

Government does NOT grand you RiGHTS
- Bill of Rights, 1st-10th Amendment

Government does not grant you RIGHTS

The Bill of Rights

One of the principal points of contention between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists was the lack of an enumeration
of basic civil rights in the Constitution. Many Federalists argued, as in Federalist No. 84,
that the people surrendered no rights in adopting the Constitution.

In several States, however, the ratification debate in some States hinged on the adoption of a bill of rights. ...
Ten of these would go on to become what we now consider to be the Bill of Rights.

One was never passed, while another dealing with Congressional salaries was not ratified until 1992,
when it became the 27th Amendment.

Based on the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the English Bill of Rights,
the writings of the Enlightenment, and the rights defined in the Magna Carta,
the Bill of Rights contains rights that many today consider to be fundamental to America.

The First Amendment
provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise.

It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

The Second Amendment
gives citizens the right to bear arms.

The Third Amendment
prohibits the government from quartering troops in private homes,
a major grievance during the American Revolution.

The Fourth Amendment
protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure.

The government may not conduct any searches without a warrant,
and such warrants must be issued by a judge and based on probable cause.

The Fifth Amendment
provides that citizens not be subject to criminal prosecution and punishment without due process.
Citizens may not be tried on the same set of facts twice and are protected from self-incrimination
(the right to remain silent).

The amendment also establishes the power of eminent domain,
ensuring that private property is not seized for public use without just compensation.

The Sixth Amendment
assures the right to a speedy trial by a jury of one’s peers,
to be informed of the crimes with which one is charged,
and to confront the witnesses brought forward by the government.

The amendment also provides the accused the right to compel testimony from witnesses,
as well as the right to legal representation.

The Seventh Amendment
provides that civil cases preserve the right to trial by jury.

The Eighth Amendment
prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.

The Ninth Amendment
states that the list of rights enumerated in the Constitution is not exhaustive,
and that the people retain all rights not enumerated.

The Tenth Amendment
assigns all powers not delegated to the United States, or prohibited to the States, to either the States or to the people.!