9. Rights are retained by the People

As from the US Bill of Rights: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." Constitutions and governments do not grant rights but merely acknowledge some of the rights that the individual already has.


[1. Freedom of Religion, Communication, Assembly, and Petition
[2. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms
[3. No Quartering of Troops
[4. No Unreasonable Search
[5. No double jeopardy or self-incrimination; due process required
[6. Fair Trial
[7. Trial by Jury
[8. Reasonable bail and punishment
[9. Rights retained by the People] 
[10. Powers not delegated are reserved
[13. No Slavery
[14. Equal Rights
[15, 19, 24, 26. Right to Vote] 

[A. Rights of All Individuals in relation to All Other Individuals (Inherent Rights)
[B. The Bill of Rights (of All Individuals in relation to Government)
[C. Conditional (Presumed) Rights
[D. Other Common Provisions]