Bill of Rights

Definition

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and press; right to bear arms; protection against unreasonable searches and seizures; etc.

Related terms

First Amendment Rights: These are freedoms protected by the First Amendment including speech, religion, press, assembly, and petitioning government for redress grievances.

Due Process Clause: A clause found in both 5th & 14th Amendments that protects individuals from being deprived life, liberty or property without due process - fair treatment through normal judicial system.

Eighth Amendment Rights: Protects against cruel and unusual punishment.