The first ten amendments to the Constitution contain a list of individual rights and liberties. The Bill of Rights limits the powers of government. Its basic purpose is to protect two kinds of rights: individual rights, such as freedom of speech and press, and the rights of persons accused of crimes, like the right to trial by jury.
The 8th Amendment was adopted in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights.
In 1791
December 15, 1791 was the date that Virginia became the 11th state to ratify the Bill of Rights. At that point, the Bill of Rights were effective.
June 8,1789 was when the bill of rights was establishedI hope that is good enough for you!!!!
The bill of rights was ratified on December 15, 1791.1791
the bill of rights was passed on December 15, 1791
The Bill or Rights is an amendment to the Constitution. It was not passed by congress. It was ratified by the states. Amendments are not ever passed by congress, and there is no veto option for the president.
The 8th Amendment was adopted in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights.
December 15, 1791
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Slaves were freed. (Go Apex Kids;)
The Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights
No. The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791.
December 15, 1791 was the date that Virginia became the 11th state to ratify the Bill of Rights. At that point, the Bill of Rights were effective.
December 15, 1791 was the date that Virginia became the 11th state to ratify the Bill of Rights. At that point, the Bill of Rights were effective.