2. The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that define basic liberties ensured to American citizens. Some of these liberties include freedom of religion, speech, press, and guarantee defendant’s rights. These rights are now known as civil liberties. The Barron v Baltimore case concluded that the Bill of Rights restrained only the national government, not the states and the cities. The first …show more content…
The rights ensured by the First Amendment, the freedoms of speech, press, and assembly—are essential to a democracy. Individual participation and the expression of ideas are crucial components of democracy. The United States has done a good job in protecting the rights of diverse interests to express themselves. These rights protect all Americans, but they also make it more difficult to punish criminals. Civil Liberties in America are both the foundation for and a reflection of our emphasis or individualism. Rights all protect Americans as football players get protected by the NFL and makes sure that it protects all of their