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新興的美國於1791年12月15日通過權利法案 (Bill
of Rights)
「權利法案」還確保了哪些自由呢？憲法的十項修正案保證人民有權組織「管理良善的義勇軍」，並能持有武器；人民有保有私人財產的權利；被控犯罪之嫌疑犯有權接受公平對待；免於不合理蒐證與逮捕的權利；免於陷己入罪的權利；快速與公正的審判；以及律師代表發言的權利。美國到現在還繼續增加更多的修正案，以定義並保護人民的自由。1870年通過的第15項修正案就賦予所有美國人，不論其種族為何，都享有投票的權利。而1920年通過的第19項修正案，則進一步讓女性享有這些權利。你知道哪一項憲法修正案對你的影響最大嗎？
What other freedoms does the Bill of Rights guarantee? The first 10 amendments guarantee the right of the people to form a "well-regulated militia," to keep and bear arms, the rights of private property, fair treatment of those accused of crimes, protection from unreasonable search and seizure, freedom from self-incrimination, a speedy and impartial jury trial, and representation by counsel. The U.S. has continued to add amendments to these first 10, defining and protecting our personal liberties. The 15th Amendment gave the right to vote to all male Americans, regardless of race, in 1870. The 19th Amendment expanded those rights to women in 1920. What amendments in the Constitution most affect you?
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