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The Bill of Rights

What is the Bill of Rights? A list of rights and freedoms guaranteed to the American people. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

Adding the Bill of Rights At first, the Constitution didn’t have a bill of rights. Anti-Federalists refused to sign the Constitution without a bill of rights. Federalists promised the bill would be included.

The Bill of Rights 1st Amendment: Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of assembly. 2nd Amendment: The right to keep and bear arms. 3rd Amendment: In peacetime, soldiers cannot live in our homes without our permission.

4TH Amendment: Protection from illegal search and seizure of your property. 5TH Amendment: In a court trial, you have the right to remain silent. You cannot be tried for the same criminal act twice. 6TH Amendment: You have a right to a speedy, fair court trial, and to know what you are accused of doing.

7th Amendment: The right to a trial by jury. 8th Amendment: Protection from unreasonable fines and “cruel and unusual punishment.”

9th Amendment: Americans have rights that are not listed in the Constitution. 10th Amendment: Powers not given to the U.S. government belong to the states and the people.