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Bill of Rights

Constitution of the United States

debate over and creation of the Bill of Rights

importance to U.S. Government

historical context and evolution

Q & A About the Constitution

see also Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

text of the Bill of Rights

amendments allegedly threatened by the Patriot Act

basis of U.S. government

creation of the Bill of Rights

distinctiveness in pluralistic society

effect of Patriot Act provisions

individual liberty and civil rights

interpretation by Supreme Court

original document

other “bills of rights

rights protected – civil rights and civil liberties

rights protected – criminally accused

rights protected – freedom of assembly

rights protected – freedom of religion

rights protected – freedom of speech

rights protected – freedom of the press

rights protected – prisoners’ rights

rights protected – privacy

separation of church and state

state and territory constitutions

states’ citizens under the 14th Amendment


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