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BILL OF RIGHTS 1

Bill of Rights

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BILL OF RIGHTS 2

Bill of rights

The bill of rights originated from a colonial struggle between the king and the parliament,

which sparked the idea of creating laws to define the relationship between the government and

the people of the State and among citizens. The concept broadened over the years, and in 1791

the United States adopted the ten amendments as one unit. However, the bill of rights dictates the

rights of American citizens about their government. The bill of rights prevents the construing of

individual rights by the government or other people. It exists to prevent misconduct and abuse of

power with declaration and restriction by specific clauses added. Individuals are guaranteed civil

rights and liberties, such as freedom of speech, press, and religion, which can be found in the

first amendment.

The bill of rights directs the use and possession of arms in a well-regulated manner for the

security of the State. It acts as a shield to citizens against unwarranted searches and capture by

government officials for malicious purposes or unconfirmed rumors. The bill of rights stipulates

ownership of property anywhere in the State with liberty. The government and the citizens get

governed by the bill of rights, and majorly protects individuals from governmental abuses of

power. These rights get applied in the everyday lives of citizens and help in controlling

unlawfulness. Abuse to the bill of rights gets tried in court, and appropriate punishment bestowed

on the offender.

The right to life is the most abused right observed in police brutality, where citizens are

harassed and killed, and the getting rid of unwanted pregnancies. Although people have the right

to democratic voting, it has become commonplace for politicians to rig elections and to crown

themselves as leaders of the people. The violation of the voter's right to elect a leader had led to

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BILL OF RIGHTS 1 Bill of Rights Student's name Institutional affiliation Instructor's name Course Date BILL OF RIGHTS 2 Bill of rights The bill of rights originated from a colonial struggle between the king and the parliament, which sparked the idea of creating laws to define the relationship between the government and the people of the State and among citizens. The concept broadened over the years, and in 1791 the United States adopted the ten amendments as one unit. However, the bill of rights dictates the rights of American citizens about their government. The bill of rights prevents the construing of individual rights by the government or other people. It exists to prevent misconduct and abuse of power with declaration and restriction by specific clauses added. Individuals are guaranteed civil rights and liberties, such as freedom of speech, press, and religion, which can be found in the first amendment. The bill of rights directs the use and possession of arms in a well-regulated manner for the security of the State. It acts as a shield to citizens against unwarranted searches and capture by government officials for malicious purposes or unconfirmed rumors. The bil ...
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