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The Bill of Rights

Freedom of religion, speech, press assembly, and petition

Right to keep and bear arms

No quartering of soldiers

No unreasonable search & seizures

Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy

Rights of accused persons, e.g. right to a speedy and public trial

Right of trial by jury in civil cases

Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments

Other rights of the people

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