Virginia was the first state to write a bill of rights into its constitution that protected individuals from government abuse. The list included all of the following except _____.
barring of cruel and unusual punishment
freedom of the press
right to bear arms
right to trial by jury
The Virginia bill of rights comprised of various rights including the right to bear arms and rights for victims of crime. This included the right to be tried by a jury and protection from cruel punishment. However, it did not mention the freedom of press
