Question

Why do we have a Bill of Rights?

What are the Bill of Rights

Answer 1

the bill of rights are the first 10 amendments and it gives us americans civil rights like for example freedom of speech, freedom to press, freedom of religion, etc.

Answer 2

Answer and Explanation:

We have a Bill of Rights to protect those rights against infringement from public officials and private citizens

The Bill of Rights are our amendments.

Amendment 1

- Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press

Amendment 2

- The Right to Bear Arms

Amendment 3

- The Housing of Soldiers

Amendment 5

- Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property

Amendment 6

- Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Cases

Amendment 7

- Rights in Civil Cases

Amendment 8

- Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments Forbidden

Amendment 9

- Other Rights Kept by the People

Amendment 10

- Undelegated Powers Kept by the States and the People