15 dic 1791 anni - Bill of Rights

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1
Protects the freedom of religion, speech, and the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government.

2
Protects the right to keep and bear arms.

3
Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers.

4
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause.

5
Sets out rules for indictment by grand jury and eminent domain, protects the right to due process, and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

6
Protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial by jury, including the rights to be notified of the accusations, to confront the accuser, to obtain witnesses and to retain counsel.

7
Provides for the right to trial by jury in certain civil cases, according to common law.

8
Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment.

9
Asserts the existence of unenumerated rights retained by the people.

10
Limits the powers of the federal government to those delegated to it by the Constitution.

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