Bill of Rights 1
What consequences might we face if we are unaware of the Bill of Rights?
If people were unaware of the Bill of Rights, they would be vulnerable to government overreach, potential violations of their fundamental freedoms
Why did several states refuse to ratify the Constitution without the Bill of Rights?
they believed a stronger central government was necessary to address the problems
what is the 3rd amendment
prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent
when was the bill of rights created
1791
What is the 8th amendment
protects against excessive bail and fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
what is the 19th amendment
guarantees women the right to vote
what is the 16th amendment
gives Congress the power to levy an income tax without having to apportion it among the states based on population
how many people wrote the bill of rights
55 delegates
who started the bill of rights
James Madison
abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States
what is the 15th amendment
prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude
what is the 6th amendment
protects the rights of people accused of crimes
how many amendments are there to the bill of rights
27
what is the ninth amendment
the government cannot take away rights of the American people that are not specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution
how many words does the constitution have
4,400
what is the 7th amendment
protects the right to a jury trial in civil cases
what is the 5th amendment
protects citizens from self-incrimination, guarantees due process, and protects private property
protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
what is the first amendment
guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.
powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people
The 10th amendment
what was the impact of the constitution
established three co-equal branches of government, creating a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances
how many branches of government is there
how long did it take to create the constitution
5 years and 9 months.
when was the constitution wrote
1776