s:

That all power is inherent in the people;

That governments exist for their good, and by their consent;

That all freemen are equal;

That no title of nobility shall be conferred;

That exclusive privileges shall not be granted except in consideration
of public services;

That all elections shall be free and equal.

PERSONAL SECURITY.--In the interests of the personal security of the
citizen it is provided:

That the people shall be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
possessions, from unreasonable seizures and searches;

That warrants to seize and to search persons and things must describe
them by oath or affirmation;

That there shall be no imprisonment for debt, except in cases of fraud.

PRIVATE PROPERTY.--To secure the rights of private property, the bill
declares:

That private property shall not be taken for public use without just
compensation;

And, in some States, that long leases of agricultural lands shall not
be made.

FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE.--To induce the entire freedom of conscience of
the citizen it is declared:

That there shall be perfect religious freedom, but not covering immoral
practices;

That there shall be no State church;

That no religious test shall be required for performing any public
function;

That the rights of conscience are free from human control.

FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND OF THE PRESS.--To maintain the rightful freedom
of the press, the bill guarantees:

That printing-presses may be used by all;

That every citizen may freely speak, write, and print upon any
subject--being responsible for the abuse of the right.

FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY.--The right of assembly is secured by the provision:

That the people may peaceably assemble for the public good, to discuss
questions of public interest; and

That they may petition the government for redress of grievances.

FREEDOM FROM MILITARY TYRANNY.--To guard against abuses by the
military, it is declared:

That the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power;

That no standing army shall be maintained in time of peace;

That in time of peace no soldier shall be quartered in any house
without the owner's consent;

That the right of people to bear arms shall not be questioned. This
does not authorize the carrying of concealed weapons.

FORBIDDEN LAWS.--To insure the people against improper legislation, the
bill of rights provides:

That no _ex post facto_ law or law