Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights
• Enumerates the fundamental rights of persons
• It balances the vast and inherent powers of the State
Inherent Powers of the State
• Police Power
• Taxation
• Eminent Domain
Police Power
• - power of the State to enact such laws or regulations in relation to
persons and property as may promote public health, public morals,
public safety, and the general welfare of the people.
Power of Taxation
• Power of the State to impose charge or burden upon persons,
property, or property rights , for the use and support of the
government and to enable it to discharge its appropriate functions
Power of Eminent Domain
• Power of the State to take private property for public use upon paying
to the owner a just compensation
 Individual Rights vs Powers of the State
Due Process Police Power
Equal Protection Taxation
Right against unreasonable search and Eminent Domain
seizure
Right to privacy of com and
correspondence
Freedom of speech, expression, press
Freedom of assembly, religion
Rights of the accused
Etc.
Questions?
LE
1. Discuss the importance of the Bill of Rights (2 pts)
2. Enumerate and discuss the inherent powers of the State (3pts)
3. Enumerate and discuss at least 3 rights as found in the Bill of
Rights(3pts)
4. Is the Bill of Rights applicable to PMA cadets? (2pts)