Bill of Rights ratified (dec 15, 1791 – dec 15, 1791)
Description:
Written by James Madison
First 10 Amendments of Constitution
1. Freedom of Religion/Speech/Press
2. Right to Bear Arms
3. No Quartering w/out Consent
4. No unreasonable searches or seizures (need
search warrant, not writs of assistance)
5. Protection of Life, Rights, Liberty and
*Property (slaves/chattel?)
6. Right to fair trial and jury
7. Rights in civil cases
8. No excessive bail, fines, or cruel/unusual
punishment
9. Non-mentioned rights retained by people?
10. Power that isn't delegated in Constitution or
expressly prohibited from states is left to
states and people
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