History of Bill of Rights | Amendments | Important People | More Amendments |
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December 15, 1791
When was the Bill of Rights ratified?
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What is Amendment 1?
Freedom of religion, press, and assembly
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Who was the President during this time?
George Washington
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What is Amendment 2?
Right to bare arms.
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Who is James Madison?
Who proposed the Bill of Right to Congress?
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What is Amendment 3?
Limit on quartering of troops
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Who was against the constitution?
Anti-Federalist's
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What is Amendment 4?
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.
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New York City
Where was the Bill of Rights written?
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What is Amendment 6?
Right to speedy trial.
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Who was publicly against the constitution?
Patrick Henry
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What is Amendment 5?
Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property.
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First 10 amendments to the US Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights?
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What is Amendment 7?
Trial by jury in civil cases.
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Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
John Jay and James Madison
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What is Amendment 9?
Other rights kept by the people.
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12
How many amendments were there originally?
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What is Amendment 8?
No excessive bail or fine; no cruel or unusual punishment
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Who wrote the Virginia Deceleration of Rights?
George Mason
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What is Amendment 10?
Un- Delegated powers kept by the states and the people.
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