Virginia Declaration of Rights

<p>In the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reform, alter, or abolish it in a manner conducive to the public weal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are not entitled to exclusive emoluments or privileges except in consideration of public services</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent oppression and ensure accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They ought to be free and open to all men with sufficient evidence of permanent common interest with the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The power of suspending laws or their execution without consent of the representatives of the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A man has a right to demand cause and nature of his accusation, confrontation with accusers, and a speedy trial by an impartial jury</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excessive bail requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>General warrants that allow searching suspected places without evidence or seizing any person without specific description and evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ancient trial by jury as preferable to any other form of trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The freedom of the press</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All men are equally entitled to free exercise of religion according to their conscience</p> Signup and view all the answers