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A quick definition of Bill of Rights:

The Bill of Rights is a set of rules that protect people's individual rights and freedoms. These rules were added to the Constitution and include things like freedom of speech and religion. Even though they were originally only for the federal government, now most of the rules also apply to the states. This means that everyone in the United States has these important rights.

A more thorough explanation:

Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights is a set of ten amendments to the United States Constitution that outline individual rights and freedoms. Originally, these rights only applied to the federal government, but through the legal concept of incorporation, most of the Bill of Rights now applies to state governments as well. For example, the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press, and this right is protected by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

One example of a right protected by the Bill of Rights is the Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. This means that law enforcement officers must have a warrant or probable cause before they can search someone's property or arrest them. Another example is the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a fair trial and the right to an attorney. This means that anyone accused of a crime has the right to a lawyer and a trial by a jury of their peers.

These examples illustrate how the Bill of Rights protects individual rights and limits the power of the government. By outlining specific rights that cannot be violated, the Bill of Rights ensures that citizens have certain protections and freedoms, even in the face of government action.

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