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the Bill of Rights was passed to prevent an all- powerful federal government.

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In what year was the Bill of Rights passed?

the bill of rights was passed on December 15, 1791


What document was passed in 1689 which guaranteed the Englishmen certain individual rights?

The English Bill of Rights


What did the English bill of rights passed in 1689 parliament became the model for?

the U.S. bill of rights


The English bill of rights in a brief sentence?

The English Bill of Rights was an important act passed by Parliament.


How many amendments were passed in The Bill of Rights?

Ten


In what year was the English Bill of Rights passed?

1689


Why was the bill of rights passed at the same time?

in order for the states to ratify the u.s constitution, it needed a bill of rights.


Who passed the Bill of Rights?

The term "bill of rights" originates from England. If you mean the USA, you have to include that in your question, as England, Canada, and New Zealand all have a "bill of rights" too.


Who was the president when the bill of rights was passed?

i got dat swag


When was the G.I. bill of rights passed?

June 22, 1944.


When was the fourth amendment passed?

It is part of the Bill of Rights and the block of 10 amendments was passed in 1787.


What was the purpose of the civil bill of rights?

There was no civil rights laws in 1875, but in 1965 one was passed.