Bill+of+Rights

= = __**Bill of Rights**__ The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments of the Constitution. These ten amendments act as a "shield" for the individual by protecting them against any violation of specific human rights granted by the federal government. The first ten amendments are: **1.** Freedom of religion -Freedom of speech -Freedom to assemble peaceably -Freedom of the press -Right to petition the government **2.** Right to keep and bear arms and a well regulated militia **3.** No quartering of troops in a time of peace **4.** The right to be secure in your house -no unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant **5.** Right to remain silent -Protection from the taking of life, liberty, or property without the due process of law -No double jeopardy -Cannot incriminate one self -Private property cannot be seized for public use without just compensation **6.** Right to a speedy and public trial <span style="color: #ff3500; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">- Right to a trial by an impartial jury in the district which the crime has been committed in <span style="color: #ff3500; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">- Right to be informed as to the nature and cause of the accusation <span style="color: #ff3500; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">- Right to confront a witness <span style="color: #ff3500; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">- Right to obtain a witness in ones favor <span style="color: #ff3500; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">- Right to have the assistance of the counsel for ones defense <span style="color: #008080; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**7.** In any case exceeding $20 one has the right to a trial by jury <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**8.** No excessive bail or fines <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">- No cruel and unusual punishment <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">**9.** Citizens still have rights, even if they are not listed in the Bill of Rights <span style="color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">**10.** The power not given to the federal government and not denied to the state government are given to the state government <span style="color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">