2007-10-16 13:24:54 · 4 answers · asked by roosevelt s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
1) 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.
2) A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
3) 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.
4) 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.
5)No person shall be held to answer for a 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 offense 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.
2007-10-16 13:34:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first 1/2 of the Bill of Rights.
2007-10-16 13:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want the ones left? #3 is the only one left and since Section 1076 of the John Warner Defense Appropriation Act for Fiscal Year 2007 grants the president the right to commandeer federal troops or state National Guard to use them domestically. The language of that legislation allows the president to use federal troops or the National Guard in federal service in a wide range of emergencies, including natural disasters, epidemics or other public health emergencies, terrorist attacks, insurrections, or domestic violence, including conspiracies to commit domestic violence....."
So much for Posse Comitatus
2007-10-16 14:13:40 · answer #3 · answered by Cookies Anyone? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will you really believe me if I tell you
2007-10-16 13:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by CFB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋