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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.
The 9th and 10th amendments limit powers to what?
The 9th Amendment to the Constitution limits the powers of the government to constrict the rights of the people. This means that the people have other rights besides what is written in the wording of the Constitution. The 10th Amendment says that the government has rights that are also not written into the Constitution.
Why would many people who opposed the constitution argue for a bill of rights?
People that opposed the US Constitution argued in favor of the Bill of Rights. They felt the constitution itself would give all powers to the government officials and jeopardize the freedoms of the people. The Bill of Rights laid clear understanding that these rights and freedoms of the people could not be violated regardless of the actions of the government officials.
What did people want before they would accept the constitution?
a Bill of Rights
What did many people want added to the Constitution before they would approve it?
Bill of Rights
What did many people want added to the constitution before they wouldnapprove it?
Bill of Rights
The main argument against the need for a Bill of Rights was that?
It was unnecessary because under the constitution , the people and the government were the same so the constitution didn't give the power to the government .
Even if they are listed in the Constitution the rights of the American people?
The Bill of Rights are the primary rights of the American people. They are considered basic. They are a part of the constitution. Additional rights are included in the amendments to the constitution.
Why did the framers not include a bill of rights in the constitution?
Many of them simply didn't believe it was necessary. Because the original Constitution placed limits on the power of the government, many framers, such as James Madison, trusted that the people's rights were already sufficiently protected.
Many people opposed to ratification of the Constitution because it laked what?
It lacked a Bill of Rights. The constitution was for the people. As needs change the people needed rights to amend the Constitution.
What does the Bill of Rights has to do with the constitution?
The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that guarantee individulal rights for the people.
What is a constitutional constraint?
Constraints are limitations or restrictions that are placed upon something else. Constitutional constraints are the limitations set forth by the constitution or restrictions placed upon people that may violate their constitutional rights.
Is the Constitution a limitation of the rights of the people or of the states?
The US Constitution is both a limitation of the rights of the people (by protecting minorities, for example) and of the states.
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.
What does your Constitution establish?
A constitution sets out the rights and responsibilities of the people and the government.
What rights and powers are guaranteed to the people and states by the Constitution?
reserved rights
What is the Bill of Rights and why was it added to the constitution?
the bill of rights is a document made to protect the rights of people of the U.S.A
