Signing of the Constitution 1787

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Article 1 Bill of Rights

 
Protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press. As well as the rights to assemble and petition the government.
 
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment.
 
Prohibits the denial of suffrage based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
 
Protects an individual’s right to bear arms. 
 
Limits the powers of the federal  government to those delegated to it by the constitution
 
The right to amend or change the constitution at any point in time.
 


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