The Bill of Rights
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to guarantee civil rights and liberties to citizens.
What does the First Amendment protect?
The First Amendment protects your speech, your choice of religion, and your right to protest.
When was the Bill of Rights created?
The Bill of Rights was created/written on September 25, 1789.
What does the 2rd Amendment say?
That you have the right to bear arms. ( To be able to own a gun.)
What does the 3rd Amendment say about soldiers?
When was the Bill of Rights Ratified?
The Bill of Rights was ratified on December 15, 1791.
What does the 4th amendment protect?
Your protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, but against reasonable cause it is not protected if they have reasonable cause.
Why was the first proposal of the Bill of Rights rejected?
It was dangerous because any rights listing could be interpreted as exhaustive, and rights omitted could be considered not retained.