What are some examples of Natural rights in the U.S. Bill of rights?

Question

John Locke's Natural rights are Life, liberty and property.

Answer 1

Here are some examples from selected amendments:

Amendment I:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. "

These rights are in keeping with Locke's right to liberty. Keep in mind that liberty here is defined as protection from the arbitrary use of authority. In fact, this protects the people from almost any use of authority, although there are limits, such as the classic "Fire in a crowded room" scenario posited by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.

Amendment III:
"No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. "

This is a defense of the right of property, allowing homeowners to rest assured they will not have their home confiscated without cause. A good example of this is the home of Robert E. Lee, which was found to have been illegally seized by the Union during the Civil War.

Amendment IV:
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. "

This is a combination of liberty and property: it defends the rights of property owners (both physical, and one's own person), and protection from unrestricted use of authority to search such property. An important point here is that a warrant must have specific descriptions of what will be searched, and what will be seized to meet the constitutional requirement - it protects liberty by preventing the government from just searching everything to look for any and all incriminating evidence.

Amendment V:
"No person shall be held to answer for any capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. "

Obviously, from the text, this protects all three natural rights, but chiefly life and liberty.

Answer 2

It's still the Bill of Rights that provides the basis for all of our rights. These ideas have been expanded on, some have been altered or might not apply anymore, and we have obviously gained new rights along the way (for example, the female vote). But, the Bill of Rights is still in effect.

Answer 3

Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. That means that no one can take away your life - kill you. No one can hold you hostage unjustly. And last, no one can stop you from, for example, bowling on fridays with friends, because that makes you happy and its safe and does not violate the laws.