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1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison used the Virginia Declaration of Rights written by George Mason to write the first Amendment and several others. The Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Bill of Rights were so important because it made sure that the citizens would have rights they didn't have with the King. The freedom of speech was made, so that we could speak our opinions without government restriction.
3. Today, we use our freedom of speech everyday. It allows us to speak out about things or people in the government we dislike. If we didn't have this right, we wouldn't be allowed to say that the actions of a Politian was wrong or make any post/comment about BLM and the problems with the police.

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1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison used the Virginia Declaration of Rights written by George Mason to write the first Amendment and several others. The Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Bill of Rights were so important because it made sure that the citizens would have rights they didn't have with the King. The freedom of the press allows people to print/report news without government restriction.
3. Today, we use the freedom of the press to receive news. It allows us to hear/make comments on the state of the government. Without it, we wouldn't be able to learn about the actions of the recent presidential candidates besides what they said about themselves, which could be stretching the truth at best.

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1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison used the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom written by Thomas Jefferson to write the first Amendment. The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and the Bill of Rights were so important because it made sure the citizens would have the freedom of religion that they didn't have with the King. The freedom of religion separates the Church and the State and allows people to practice or not practice whatever religion they wanted.
3. Today, we use our freedom of religion everyday. It allows us to practice our religions or not practice a religion. Without it, we could be forced to practice the president's religion or not be allowed to practice, say, Islam or Judaism or Lutheranism.

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1. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison wrote a Bill of Rights. Included in it, was the 2nd Amendment which allows the citizens to bear arms. Since having armies in times of peace was not popular in this time, but the Constitutional Convention allowed the US government to keep an army, James Madison wrote in the 2nd Amendment, so that the people could protect themselves and empower state militias.
3. Today, many use the 2nd Amendment to own firearms. It allows us to legally buy and own weapons. Without it, you could not hunt or defend yourself against attackers with a weapon.

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1. No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison wrote a Bill of Rights. Included in it was the 3rd Amendment which prohibits soldiers from forcing themselves into the citizens' homes. This was in response to the British Quartering Acts which allowed British soldiers to stay in the Americas and forced the 13 colonies to house them. It was unpopular with the 13 colonies, and James Madison wanted to prevent the Acts from repeating themselves in the United States.
3. Today, we use the 3rd Amendment to keep soldiers out of our home. It stops soldiers from taking our home and using it and taking all our food or money for the army. Without it, the army could force themselves into our homes and take our livelihoods.

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1. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison wrote and Bill of Rights. Included in it was the 4th Amendment which protects against unreasonable searches. This was in response to the unreasonable British searches in search of John Wilkes' pamphlets in England.
3. Today, the 4th Amendment protects us from unjust police searches. It allows us our privacy and protects us. Without it, the police could conduct random searches of people's property, and our privacy wouldn't exist.

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1. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison wrote a Bill of Rights. Included in it was the 5th Amendment which gives us a jury, singular court case per offense, and does not force us to incriminate ourselves in a court of law. This was in response to the King's disregard of English Common Law which had many of the same rights as the 5th Amendment. The colonists wanted their English Common Law rights back.
3. Today, we use our 5th Amendment when in a court of criminal law. It protects us from court without a jury, multiple court cases for one offense, and incriminate ourselves. Without it, we would be forced to admit to crimes or get multiple sentences for one crime.

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1. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison wrote and Bill of Rights. Included in it was the 6th Amendment which allows us a lawyer, quick trial, and to be told accusations in a court of law. This was in response to the King's disregard of English Common Law which had many of the same rights as the 6th Amendment. The colonists wanted what the King did not give them.
3. Today, we use the 6th Amendment when in court. It allows us a lawyer, quick trial, and to be told the accusations against us. Without it, we could be forced to go without a lawyer if we could not pay or have a trial drawn out indefinitely.

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1. In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison wrote a Bill of Rights. Included in it was the 7th Amendment which gave us juries and rules in a civil court of law. This was created because the colonists thought that judges would side with the government, and the colonists wanted a fair trial, so they wanted common people that would judge fairly to decide cases.
3. Today, we use the 7th Amendment in a civil court of law. It allows civil trials a jury, forces it to be more than $20, and forces it to only be settled once. Without it, someone could sue you twice for the same thing or have a biased judge.

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1. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
2. Both Patrick Henry and George Mason refused to sign the Constitution until there was a Bill of Rights added, so James Madison wrote a Bill of Rights. Included in it was the 8th Amendment which set out rules when arrested. The 8th Amendment was taken from the Virginia Declaration of Rights. Both the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the Bill of Rights were so important because it made sure the people would have rights they didn't have with the King until 1689 with the English Bill of Rights.
3. Today, we use the 8th Amendment when arrested. It allows us a reasonable bail without cruel or unusual punishments. Without it, we could be tortured or fined so much that no one could pay the bail.