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12/15

Bill of rights passedthe

When

Where

Who

What

When: 1791

Where:  the U.S

Who：James Madison

What：

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, became the law of the land.

Why

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The amendments were designed to protect the basic rights of U.S. citizens. Drafted by James Madison and loosely based on Virginia’s Declaration of Rights, the first ten amendments give the following rights to all U.S. citizens:

1.Freedom of religion, speech and assembly.

2.Right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of a well-regulated militia.

3.No forcible quartering of soldiers during peacetime.

4.Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure.

5.Right to a grand jury for capital crimes and due process. Protection from double jeopardy, self-incrimination and public confiscation of private property without just compensation.

6.Right to speedy and public trial by jury and a competent defense.

7.Right to trial by jury for monetary cases above $20.

8.Protection against excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishments.

9.Rights not enumerated are retained by the people.

10.Rights not given to the federal government or prohibited the state governments by the Constitution, are reserved to the States…or to the people.

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Bill of Rights, Constitution, Federalist, James Madison, Declaration of Independence