The Bill of Rights can be found in different locations in the U.S. Constitution and the Georgia Constitution:
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U.S. Constitution: The Bill of Rights is located in the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which were ratified in 1791.
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Georgia Constitution: The Bill of Rights is included in Article I, which consists of multiple sections detailing various rights and freedoms of the citizens.
Rights or Freedoms Guaranteed by Both Constitutions
a. Freedom of Speech:
- U.S. Constitution: First Amendment guarantees the right to freedom of speech.
- GA Constitution: Article I, Section I, Paragraph V also guarantees the right to freedom of speech.
b. Right to Bear Arms:
- U.S. Constitution: Second Amendment secures the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
- GA Constitution: Article I, Section I, Paragraph VIII also recognizes the right to keep and bear arms.
c. Protection Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures:
- U.S. Constitution: Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- GA Constitution: Article I, Section I, Paragraph XIII provides similar protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Right or Freedom Only in the GA Constitution
One right that is specifically included in the Georgia Constitution, but not explicitly in the U.S. Constitution, is the right to a "clean and healthy environment." This right is a specific acknowledgment found within the Georgia Constitution's context of the natural resources and the duty of the state to protect the environment for its citizens.