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Top 10 Citizen Rights of the Constitution
1. Inherent Rights
Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and seeking redress of citizen
grievances.
2. Legality of Arms
The right of the people to keep and bear arms.
3. Quartering of Soldiers
Freedom from housing soldiers in private homes in peacetime and in war, ex-
cept as prescribed by law.
4. Unjustified Searches
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure of people, houses, and effects
without a warrant.
5. Limits on Prosecutors
A grand jury indictment is required before trial; a person cannot be tried more
than once for the same crime; a person cannot be forced to testify against him-
self; a person's property cannot be confiscated without compensation.
6. Protection of the Accused
Accused persons will be given a trial by a jury of peers, be informed of the
charges, be able to confront witnesses, and be represented by counsel.
7. Civil Case Jury Trial
In common law, parties have a right to a trial by jury.
8. Unjust Punishment
The government cannot require excessive bail, impose excessive fines, or use
cruel or unusual punishment.
