AP Gov 3.1

What is the bill of rights?

the first 10 amendments to the constitution designed to protect civil liberties

what is civil liberties?

constitutional established freedoms that protect the citizens against arbitrary government interference

who was George Mason

A anti-federalist from Virginia that fought for the bill of rights

what was James Madison’s argument against the need for a bill of rights?

that due to the nature of a free government, there was no need

what led to the establishment of the bill of rights

anti-federalists did not agree to sign the constitution

what did the bill of rights take inspiration from?

George Masons “Virginia Declaration of Rights” (which took from the English Bill of Rights)

what are the 10 admendments?

1. Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition

2. Right to Bear Arms

3. No Quartering of Soldiers

4. No Unreasonable Search or Seizure

5. Rights in Criminal Cases

6. Right to a Fair Trial

7. Rights in Civil Cases

8. Bail, Fines, and Punishment

9. Rights Retained by the People

10. States' Rights