You are to summarize each of the first 10 amendments (The Bill of Rights) and then also explain
the limitations of those rights. For example, you have free speech as per the 1st amendment but
what are the limits of that speech? Refer to our class discussion.

Respuesta :

Answer:

1- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

You cannot shout “fire” in a crowded theater

2- Right to keep and bear arms.

The Founders never intended to create an unregulated individual right to a gun.

3- Soldiers can not stay in people house's without their consent. This limits the access of soldiers declaring will to stay at people house.

4- Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures This right limits the power of the police to seize and search people, their property, and their homes.

5- Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double

jeopardy. Private property cannot be taken away without compensation (pay). limits self-incrimination

6- Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial. limits so everyone can be represented in trial.

7- Trial by jury in certain civil cases (non-criminal cases). Court has not required states to hold civil jury trials

8- Prohibits excessive fines or bans. Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. limits excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted

9- The rights not specifically granted to the people in the Bill of Rights, still belong to the people.

10- Any powers that aren't either given to the national government or denied to the state government belongs to the state.