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Not exactly. The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution- they set limits on what the government can and cannot do. In that regard, it helps ensure that free people STAY free.
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What is the collection of rights that allow people to make free choices?
bill of rights
Why were the bill of rights were added to the constitution?
It was because James Madison wanted to make a bill of rights and the legislaters put it in the Constitution to reflect the rights of the people.
How many articles in the bill of rights?
There are 45 words in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
What are the major rights in English bill of rights?
Citizens have the right to make a formal petition to government
How long was the deliberation of the Bill of Rights?
my belief was that some of the preposed amendments to the bill of rights were not solid or sound and had to be reworded to make more sense and understandable to not only congress but to the people themselves. that is why it took so long to approve the bill of rights
What is the bill of rights Why was it written?
It was to give the American people rights, that the government could not infringe upon. IT was to limit the power of the government, so the people would have rights.
What did the Bill of Rights add to the constitution?
They added the bill of rights to make sure the rights of citizens would be safe.
Why was the addition of the bill of rights important to the states?
Its was important because, it guaranteed citizens freedom. he bill its self say, "The Bill of Rights". This bill make sure all the citizens had rights..
Where does people think that the basic rights come from?
Most don't know and they are not sure what they are. Some believe it is the governments job to make them happy. Not true. It is up to each person to make themselves happy. The Bill of Rights guarantees the rights listed in each amendment.
The Supreme court's decision in Miranda v Arizona was based mainly on?
the incorporation of due process rights in the Bill of Rights so as to make them apply to the states
Ask us many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments make up the bill of rights
Did the Bill of Rights prevent the constitution?
The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. Your question does not make sense.
