Bill Of Rights
By: Jasmyne Hall & Taylor Seals
Opening Statement
Importance
Cause: The bill of rights was created as a response to states requesting greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.
Characteristics: The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Written by James Madison in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties, the Bill of Rights lists specific prohibitions on government power.
Significance: The Bill of Rights is significant to people because with these ten amendments The Bill of Rights list our basic rights and place limits on the federal government.
Conclusion: Do to the creation of the Bill of Rights we as individuals are giving the opportunity to protect or rights and are given the freedom to know the limits of our federal government.