Bill of Rights by Adam Pecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5 en-us 2018-10-26 11:58:10 UTC 2025-11-06 04:33:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Amendment 1: Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297337994 "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."

The Government can not create a law the prohibits free exercise of religion. Every citizen has the freedom of speech and press. Everyone has the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the government.

]]> 2018-10-26 12:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297337994 Amendment 2: The Right to Bear Arms apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297338587 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.

Citizens of the United States are allowed to carry arms with a license to carry. ]]> 2018-10-26 12:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297338587 Amendment 3: The Housing of Soldiers apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297338763 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.

The Quartering of Soldiers is unlawful and prohibited by the constitution.
]]> 2018-10-26 12:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297338763 Amendment 4: Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297338955 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.

A person's belongings, house, and papers are not allowed to be searched without a warrant. A warrant must have a proper cause, and be supported by oath or confirmation. The warrant must describe what specifically must be searched and or the exact person's belongings.]]> 2018-10-26 12:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297338955 Amendment 5: Protections of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297339705 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 offense 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.

Someone is non guilty until proven guilty by a jury. This can be suspended by the government if they believe that the public is in danger. No person can be tried for the same accusation more than once. Someone can not be asked to be a witness against himself. No convict can be deprived of life, liberty or property without going through the motions of law. Property cannot be taken without fair compensation.]]> 2018-10-26 12:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297339705 Amendment 6: Right of Accused Persons in Criminal Cases apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297339887 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.

In criminal prosecutions, all accused will have a fair and speedy trial. It will be public and with an impartial jury. The trial will take place inside of the state it was committed. They must have evidence against them in order to be declared guilty. Everyone has the right to an attorney. ]]> 2018-10-26 12:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297339887 Amendment 7: Rights in Civil Cases apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297340184 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 reexamined in any court of the United States than according to the rules of the common law.

If a law suit surpasses $20, they have a right to trial by jury. According to common law, they can't retrial the lawsuit anywhere.]]> 2018-10-26 12:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297340184 Amendment 8: Excessive Bails, Fines, and Punishments Forbidden apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297340460 Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

You can't force someone to pay bail, and incredibly high fines are not to be imposed. Punishment that do not fit the crime that has been had are forbidden.]]> 2018-10-26 12:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297340460 Amendment 9: Other Rights Kept by the People apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297340796 The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

The rights that are not given in the constitution are still protected. There can be more rights then listed in the bill of rights.]]> 2018-10-26 12:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297340796 Amendment 10: Undelegated Powers Kept by the States and People apecoraro https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297341602 The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

If there is a power that is not given by the constitution, but not forbidden by the constitution, the state has them.]]> 2018-10-26 12:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/apecoraro/rkwp7534tre5/wish/297341602