Assignment 7- Kalin Combs

On September 25, 1789, the Bill of Rights was added to the United States Constitution. Even today, these 10 amendments make up a huge part of American Identity. The first amendment guarantees us five basic freedoms that characterize our freedom and independence as Americans-- freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition--arguably the most important aspects of the Constitution for American citizens. The Bill of Rights also guarantees the right to bear arms, provides rights to the accused, and protects against unlawful search and seizure, among other things. Although these rights were implied before September 25, stating them explicitly in the Bill of Rights guarantees that they will never be taken away unlawfully. Many Supreme Court cases cite these enumerated rights as listed in the Bill of Rights to protect citizens against unfair treatment by government and to ensure no rights will ever be taken from law-abiding American citizens.