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=**Most of the framers believed that the basic "natural rights" were guaranteed by the original Constitution before the Bill of Rights was added. List the important rights that were specifically mentioned in the body of the Constitution:** = **(pg. 47 in textbook is a good reference)**

(Percival Perlas & Ricky Gonzalez There were six natural important rights mentioned in the body of the Constitution. First, it prohibits the suspension of the writs of habeas corpus, unless during times of rebellion or war. The writs of habeas corpus basically entitles any accused person to a just trial. By prohibiting the suspension of the writs of habeas corpus, court order enables people to be detained by proper authorities for questioning, and if there is no proper evidence against the person, that 'suspect' may be released. The second right is that Congress or the states are not allowed to pass bills that punish people without a judicial trial (bills of attainder). Furthermore, another right prohibits Congress or the states from passing ex post facto laws which punish people or increase penalties for acts that were not illegal. Another right is that it prohibits imposing religious qualifications for having an office position in the national government. The fifth right describes how there are strict rules for convicting someone for treason. These strict rules include of that person must have levied a war against America or side on America's enemies. Furthermore, the suspect must have either confessed their wrongdoings or there must have been at least two witnesses testifying to that act. Finally, one other right that was listed under the Constitution was that it upholds the right to have a trial by the jury in all criminal cases.