Asked in History of the United StatesUS ConstitutionGeorge Washington
History of the United States
US Constitution
George Washington
When was the first constitution passed?
Answer
Wiki User
September 06, 2007 1:57PM
The original text of the Constitution generated some opposition on the ground that it did not include adequate guarantees of civil liberties. In response, the First Amendment, along with the rest of the Bill of Rights, was adopted. The process of adoption by ratifications by the requisite number of states was completed in December 15, 1791.
Related Questions
Asked in History of the United States, US Constitution, US Government
When was the first U.S Constitution passed?
The First US Constitution Was Passed in 1823. This is not the
one one we follow though.
Asked in History, Politics & Society
What was the name of the first constitution called?
The first United States Constitution was called the "Articles of
Confederation" which was passed in 1777 and ratified in 1781. There
were many problems with the first constitution which led to the
Second Constitutional Convention starting in 1786.
Asked in History of the United States, US Constitution, International Government
How do you change the U.S. Constitution?
The procedure for amending the US constitution is precisely
described in the constitution itself (which see). First it is
passed by Congress, then it must be ratified by the states.
Asked in US Constitution
Why were the amendments to the US Constitution passed?
The amendments to the US constitution were passed to make the
constitution more acceptable or to fix a problem that was found in
the system established by the Constitution.
Asked in US Constitution, Bill of Rights
What is the first amendment that was passed first?
The first 10 amendments were ratified at the same time as the
Constitution. They were ratified December 15, 1791.
Asked in US Constitution
When were the amendments passed?
the first 10 amendments, called the bill of rights, were passed
at the same time the constitution of the united states was passed.
There are many other amendments that were all passed at different
times.
why not just answer it? ^^^
Asked in US Constitution
What are the functions of a constitution?
The Constitution must be fair and passed by congress..........i
think
Asked in US Constitution
Which does the U .S constitution have?
Besides the main body of the constitution, which consists of
seven articles, there is also the Bill of Rights. The Bill of
Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the Constitution,
enabling it to be passed.
Asked in History of the United States, African-American History, US Constitution
What part of the us constitution guarantees individual liberties?
The original Constitution actually guaranteed little personal
liberty. However, the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution
passed at the same time as the Constitution brought those liberties
into focus and codified them.
Asked in Federal Laws
What was the first bill the US Senate passed?
On May 5, 1789, the Senate passed its first bill -- the Oath
Act. That first oath, for members and civil servants, was very
simple: "I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution
of the United States."
Asked in Founding Fathers, History of the United States, Politics and Government, US Constitution
What was passed four years after the constitutional convention?
The U.S. Constitution The U.S. Constitution
Asked in History of the United States, US Constitution
Which US Constitution amendment abolishes slavery?
The thirteenth amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
First considered in 1864, it failed to pass. It was passed and
added to the constitution in 1865.
Asked in Founding Fathers, History of the United States, Politics and Government, US Constitution
Which amendment was passed first and by how many years?
The first ten amendments were presented and ratified with the
Constitution. The Constitution would probably not have been
ratified without the rights guaranteed to the states and people in
these amendments, which are called the Bill of Rights.
Asked in History of the United States, US Constitution, Bill of Rights
When was the Fifth Amendment passed in the US Constitution?
The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. They
went into effect in 1791.
Asked in History of the United States, American Revolution
What important steps were taken by the first congress?
Some important steps taken by the first congress were electing
their officers, elected the first president, and passed 12
amendments to the constitution.
Asked in US Constitution
What was the most recent amendment in the constitution that was passed?
the 27th amendment was the most recent to be passed
Asked in US Constitution
Who was responsible for getting the constitution passed?
The founding fathers were responsible for the creation of the US
constitution
Asked in History of the United States, US Constitution
What are some different ways in which the Constitution can be changed?
The Constitution can be changed if Congress passed
Amendments.
Asked in Founding Fathers, History of the United States, US Constitution
How did the federalists help get the constitution passed in the states?
what 2 important things did the federalists do to help get the
constitution passed in the state? Answer :The constitution gave the
nationalists the strong national government they wanted, they
became known Federalists!
Asked in Founding Fathers, History of the United States, US Constitution
Did lincoln wrote the us constitution?
No, the US Constitution was passed and sent to the states for
ratification 21
Asked in English Language, Grammar, Adverbs
What is correct to use passed in first class or passed with first class?
passed with first class
Asked in India
How many amendments in constitution of India?
how many amendments are there in Indian constitution?
what was the last amendment passed?
Asked in US Constitution
Is the Ex post facto laws not prohibited by the Constitution?
The Constitution prohibits congress from passing any Ex post
facto laws. The problem comes with laws passed relating to
amendments passed after the constitution was ratified. Thus,
congress has passed ex post facto laws on income tax.
Asked in US Constitution, Bill of Rights
The first amendment was passed in what year?
In 1789, the same year the Constitution was made. The 1st
amendment is in the Bill of Rights, and many states refused to even
ratify the Constitution until the Bill of Rights was added.
Asked in Founding Fathers, History of the United States, US Constitution
How many amendemens does the Constitution have?
The US Constitution has twenty seven amendments. The last one
was passed in 1992.