BILL OF RIGHTS

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Bill of Rights Overview

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution; ratified on December 15, 1791.

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Copies Distributed

14 handwritten copies were distributed to the federal government and the 13 state governments.

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Anti-Federalist Influence

Anti-Federalists urged the Bill of Rights to guarantee certain rights before ratifying the Constitution.

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Ratification Condition

Several states refused to ratify the Constitution until the Bill of Rights was passed.

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Author

Written by James Madison.

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Original Number

Originally proposed as 19 amendments; 10 were ratified.

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1st Amendment

Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly.

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2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms.

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3rd Amendment

No quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime without consent.

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9th Amendment

Rights of citizens are protected whether they are listed in the Constitution or not.

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What Amendments Are Associated?

1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 9th Amendments.