Form 14: Adding the Bill of Rights
Learn why the Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution to protect individual liberties and secure ratification.
Questions
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What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
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Who drafted the proposed amendments that became the Bill of Rights in the 1st Congress?
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In what year was the Bill of Rights officially ratified by the states?
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What freedoms are protected under the First Amendment?
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Which amendment states that powers not delegated to the U.S. are reserved to the states or people?
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What was the main purpose of adding the Bill of Rights?
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Which amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures?
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What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
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How many amendments were originally submitted by Congress to states for ratification in 1789?
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Which delegate refused to sign the Constitution in 1787 partly because it lacked a bill of rights?
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What fraction of states is required to ratify a constitutional amendment under Article V?
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Which amendment guarantees due process of law and protects against self-incrimination?