Bill of rights

Definition

The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which delineate specific freedoms and protections guaranteed to American citizens, safeguarding individual liberties and limiting government power. These rights include freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Related terms

First Amendment: Guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Fourth Amendment: Protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

Due Process Clause: A clause in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments that guarantees every citizen fair treatment through the normal judicial system