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BILL Of Rights- Ten amendments were added to the constitution on december 15,1791 by the thoughts and ideas of James Madision for more informatin on him visit the website we have posted.[].People want these amendments to protect there freedom on the constitution o they made the bill of rights. 1st amendment-"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." In my words this mean that everyone has freedom of speech which is you can speak openley about

BILL Of RIGHTS
Bill of Rights Are- The ten amendments that were added to the constitution on December 1689 by the thoughts and ideas of James Madision for more information on him visit the website we have posted.http.//whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/jm4.html.People want these amendments to protect there freedom on the constitution so they made the bill of rights. 1st amendment is-"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." In other words this mean that everyone has freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, and the right to petition.

2nd amendments is-"Well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

This means that you can keep a gun in your house or with you for self protection.

3rd amendment is-"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." This means that if you do not want a soilder to stay in your house you can say no.

4th amendment is-"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." This means that people can not look through your stuff with out your permission.

5th amendment is-"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation." This means you don't have to awnser any questions you can plead the 5th.

6th amendment is-"all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence." This means that you can have fast or speedy trail.

7th amendement-"In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law." This means juries can decide civil cases.

8th amendment "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." This means no cruel or unusual punishments.

9th amendment is-"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." This means just because it is not an amendment dosen't mean you can't do it.

10th amendment is-"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." This means that some of the power is in state government.

If you want to know more here another website[]. Sam teresa izzy (talk) 04:16, 19 November 2008 (UTC)Sam teresa izzy (talk) 04:57, 19 November 2008 (UTC)(Sam teresa izzy (talk) 05:24, 19 November 2008 (UTC))