Southern Sky District

Scout Knowledge: The Bill of Rights

Known as the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution spell out the basic rights of every American. The Bill of Rights guarantees Americans the right to keep and bear arms, the right of private property, fair treatment for people accused of crimes, protection from unreasonable search & seizure, freedom from self-incrimination, a speedy and impartial trial by jury, representation by legal council. — The Official Boy Scout Handbook 2009 printing