More facts about the Bill of Rights
James Madison
Who was the writer of the Bill of Rights?
December 15, 1791
What was the date the Bill of Rights was ratified?
Freedom from unreasonable searches
What is the 4th amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
What is the 1st amendment?
December 15th
When is Bill of Rights day?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What are the basic rights the Bill of Rights helped protect?
What is the 3rd amendment?
Right to keep and bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment?
652
What is the number of words in the Bill of Rights?
June 8th, 1789
What was the date James Madison announced the amendments?
Freedom from excessive bail, and cruel and unusual punishments
What is the 8th amendment?
Right to a speedy and public trial
What is the 6th amendment?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
What was the document that influenced the Bill of Rights?
19 amendments
What was the number of amendments James Madison originally proposed?
The federal government only has the powers that they are entitled to in the constitution
What is the 10th amendment?
Right of trial by jury in civil cases
What is the 7th amendment?
New York City
Where was the Bill of Rights made?
The American people wanted strong guarantees that the new government would not take their new freedoms
Why was the Bill of Rights made?
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, and double jeopardy
What is the 5th amendment?
Every right not listed in the constitution is owned by the people
What is the 9th amendment?