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List some of the rights that are protected by the Bill of Rights?​

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Some of the rights included in the Bill of Rights are:

  • Right to bear arms

  • Freedom of speech

  • Freedom of press

  • Freedom of religion

  • Right to a speedy trial

  • Right to be informed of charges

  • Right to be confronted by witnesses

  • Right to call witnesses

  • Right to a legal counsel

  • Right to trial by jury

  • Freedom of assembly

  • Right to petition the government

  • Protection against housing soldiers in civilian homes

  • Protection against unreasonable search and seizure

  • Protection against the issuing of warrants without probable cause

  • Protection against
  1. trial without indictment
  2. double jeopardy
  3. self-incrimination
  4. 4. property seizure

  • Protection against
  1. excessive bail
  2. excessive fines
  3. cruel and unusual punishment

  • Powers not granted to the Federal Government in the Constitution belong to the states or the people.

  • Rights granted in the Constitution shall not infringe on other rights.
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