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Yes I would...if you understand the reason Alexander Hamilton, wanted to put into effect the Bill of Rights. He felt that human rights were "not specifically defined." Although there were arguments from James Madison, that the Constitution was clear on these rights, and did not need amended. However, Hamilton insisted, that it needed to be clearly stated. Madison was afraid that by "Amending" the Constitution, it would lead to further amendments, that would "change" the initial meaning of the Constitution.
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∙ 7y agoFederalists argued that the new Federal government could not effect the rights that each state gave to its citizens. The anti-Federalists believed that by including them, there would be a certainty that all civil rights were fairly guaranteed by the new Constitution.
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∙ 16y agono. the colonies refused to ratify it without the 10 basic laws.
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Why was the bill of rights not included in the original constitution?
Creating the constitution was difficult and controversial. Some of the items in the bill of rights were not thought of when the constitution was written. Others were too controversial and there was fear that if they were included in the original the constitution would not have been passed.
Why did Jefferson want the bill of rights added to the constitution?
The constitution lacked a bill of rights to protect individual freedoms so antifederalists were afraid their freedom would be taken away.The Americans wanted their rights protected and they wanted a Bill Of Rights to ensure it was protected
How does the preamble bill of rights and the constitution helps us?
It gives America all their rights as citizens. Freedom of speech, right to remain silent (pleading the fifth) and more. Without the constitution and bill of rights, we would not have any rights and the government would easily tear us apart.
What did the Federalists hope the new Constitution would give to the country?
The federalists hoped that the Constitution would provide rights for people. The anti-federalists opposed the Constitution because it didn't include a bill of rights.
What did the anti federalists insist on before they would ratify the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
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.
What were the controversies over the ratification of the constitution?
The people at the time felt that the Constitution did not fully protect the rights of the people. People were afraid that the national Government would violate their rights, and only passed the Constitution on the condition that a Bill of Rights be added right after.
Why was the bill of rights not included in the original constitution?
Creating the constitution was difficult and controversial. Some of the items in the bill of rights were not thought of when the constitution was written. Others were too controversial and there was fear that if they were included in the original the constitution would not have been passed.
What role did the bill of rights play in convencing states to ratify the constitution?
The allowing of the amendments to be proposed was given in the 5th article. The states said they wouldn't sign it unless there were basic rights such as freedom of religion and speech and the right to bare arms like in the Bill of Rights. The writers agreed and gave a basic outline including the ability to change the constitution with amendments. The states after signing put up 12 ammendments for discussion and 10 were passed therefore, the Bill of Rights were made. If these rights wernt made there would be no constitution.
What would the constitution be without the bill of rights?
The constitution would be an unfair set of laws. Put on a piece a paper that means nothing to anyone. No meaning to follow the laws on it.
Why did Jefferson want the bill of rights added to the constitution?
The constitution lacked a bill of rights to protect individual freedoms so antifederalists were afraid their freedom would be taken away.The Americans wanted their rights protected and they wanted a Bill Of Rights to ensure it was protected
How does the preamble bill of rights and the constitution helps us?
It gives America all their rights as citizens. Freedom of speech, right to remain silent (pleading the fifth) and more. Without the constitution and bill of rights, we would not have any rights and the government would easily tear us apart.
Why did congressional republican pass amendments to the constitution?
Originally Congress passed the first amendments to the Constitution (i.e. the Bill of Rights) because of promises made during the ratification of the Constitution by the states. Several state ratification conventions only voted to approve the constitution on the condition that the new Congress would take up a Bill of Rights as its first action in order to ensure that American rights were protected.
What in the Bill of Rights was not included in the final Constitution?
The Constitution was signed by the delegates and authenticated by George Washington without the Bill of Rights -- the first ten amendments to the Constitution. When the Constitution was sent to the 13 states for ratification, the Bill of Rights was not included, and many states would have failed to ratify without an iron-clad promise that certain rights would be memorialized in writing later. Eventually, all 13 state legislatures ratified the original document, and the Bill of Rights was added subsequently.
Why did many support the ratification of the Constitution without the Bill of Rights?
Without the Bill of Rights, the Constitution looked much like the governmental rules in England, which early Americans were trying to escape. Until the Bill of Rights was included to guarantee certain basic civil liberties to American citizens, the majority of people would not support the Constitution in the works
Did woman's rights leaders such as Anthony really help to achieve woman's rights.?
Yes the did. I doubt the 19th amendment would have been passed without them.
Does the US Constitution include the Bill of Rights?
A bill of rights was not included in the Constitution because most of those who wrote it did not think one was needed. What we now call the Bill of Rights was added as the first ten amendments to the constitution because the States would not ratify the Constitution without a promise that such a Bill would be added.
