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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
American
text of the Bill of Rights
advocates
amendments allegedly threatened by the Patriot Act
basis of U.S. government
United States (Government)
United States (Government)
United States (History)
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 
ratification
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
wiretapping
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