bill limits the powers and authority of the federal government and guarantees civil rights and protections. Bill of rights- 1) Freedom of religion, press, speech 2) Right to keep and bear arms 3) Protection for quartering troops 4) Protection from unreasonable search and seizure 5) Due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain 6) Right to a trial (speedy), right to council, confrontation clause 7) Civil Trial by jury, 8) Prohibition of excessive bail, cruel & unusual punishment Common…
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