In March of 1789 the Constitution of the United States of
America was ratified. States and individuals were concerned that the
Constitution did not properly cover and protect several individual rights. The
Constitution was signed with the understanding that a Bill of Rights would be
created, amending the new U.S. Constitution. A dozen amendments were proposed.
All but two of these were added to the Constitution on December 15, 1791. They
are:
1 Freedom of speech and press, our right to worship
2 Right to bear arms
3 Protects homeowners from quartering troops
4 Unreasonable search and seizure
5 Due process of law, double jeopardy and self-incrimination
6 Speedy trial, jury of peers
7 Trial by jury in civil cases
8 Cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail
9 Rights not already specified in the Bill of Rights
10 States rights
Today is Bill of Rights Day – a good day to remember the
rights we enjoy.
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