Lesson 72 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Bill of Rights: First Ten Amendments
The Bill of Rights is a fundamental part of the U.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
The Bill of Rights is a fundamental part of the U.S. Constitution, comprising the first ten amendments that guarantee essential freedoms and rights to individuals. These amendments protect citizens from government overreach and ensure the right to free speech, religion, and assembly, among others. For example, the First Amendment protects the freedom of speech, allowing people to express their thoughts freely. The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in 1791 to address the concerns of those who feared that the new government might infringe on individual liberties.
Key Facts
The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech and religion.
The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What do the first ten amendments of the Constitution collectively form?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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