________ eventually persuades JM that a Bill of Rights is necessary.
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George Mason
________:: VA delegate at Constitutional Convention and refused to ratify the Constitution without Bill of Rights.
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James Madison
________:: father of the Constitution, didnt want to modify the Constitution, thought lawmaking processes would already support minority rights.
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Civil Rights
________:: curbs on the power of majorities, preserves equal citizenship, majorities can not make decisions that benefit some at the expense of others.
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Bill of Rights Purpose
________:: to put limits on the government, to protect and respect minority rights.
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Civil Liberties
________:: limitations placed on the government, things the government cant do that might interfere with your personal freedom.
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Civil Rights
curbs on the power of majorities, preserves equal citizenship, majorities can not make decisions that benefit some at the expense of others
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Civil Liberties
limitations placed on the government, things the government cant do that might interfere with your personal freedom
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Bill of Rights Purpose
to put limits on the government, to protect and respect minority rights
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George Mason
VA delegate at Constitutional Convention and refused to ratify the Constitution without Bill of Rights
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James Madison
father of the Constitution, didnt want to modify the Constitution, thought lawmaking processes would already support minority rights
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1st amendment
Freedom of press, speech, petition, assembly, religion
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2nd amendment
the right to bear arms and keep a militia
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3rd
protection against housing troops
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4th
warrant requirement and no unreasonable searches or seizures
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5th
anyone put on trial is entitled to a jury, no double jeopardy, no self incrimination, and eminent domain
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6th amendment
right to a speedy and public trial, to know your accusation and accusers, and to have a lawyer assist you
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7th amendment
the right to a jury in a civil trial
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8th
no excessive bail or fines, no cruel or unusual punishments
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9th
all rights not written in the Constitution belong to the people
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