Bill of Rights Lesson

States have the power to regulate public education

People can choose whether or how to participate in religious services

Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty

Citizens have a right to be judged by a jury of their peers

excessive fines for traffic violations

imprisonment for life without a jury trial

excessive surveillance by the government

conscription by the armed forces

People cannot be forced to be a witness against themselves

Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted

Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established

A defendant cannot be denied a speedy trial by jury