The Bill of Rights Timeline

  • The introduction of the Bill of Rights.

    The introduction of the Bill of Rights.
    First amendment of the Bill of Rights states that no law can be made about religion. Congress can't make you stop practicing your religion. You have the freedom of protest and speech.
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    Bill of Rights.
    Congress is unable to stop you from carrying a weapon or a gun. You have the right to defend yourself by bearing arms.
  • Bill of Rigths

    Bill of Rigths
    Nobody, not even the law, can search you, your property, or your car without approval by a judge.
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    Bill of Rights
    You have te right to a speedy trial. You have the right to a fair trial, the public is welcome to witness. You have the right to a lawyer.
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    You have the right to have a jury if it is a civil case.
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    Bill of Rights
    The government can't charge you with a ridiculously high fee or bails. Government can't sentence you to cruel or unusual punishment.
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    Bill of Rights
    You never have to allow a soldier to live in your house unless there is a war or Congress passes a law saying otherwise.
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    Bill of Rights
    You don't have to speak at your trial. Your property can't be taken, unless the government owns it. You have the right of Double Jeopardy.
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    These ten rights are not the only rights that we have as citizens.
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    Bill of Rights
    Any other thing that the Constitution doesn't say that Congress can/can't do, will be decided by the states or the people.
  • The ratification

    3/4s of the states ratifies the Bill of Rights, it became effective.