Lesson 72 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Bill of Rights: Amendments 1-10
The Bill of Rights, comprising the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, was ratified in 1791 to safeguard individual liberties and limit governmental power.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
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, comprising the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, was ratified in 1791 to safeguard individual liberties and limit governmental power. These amendments include fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. The Bill of Rights emerged from the debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, as many anti-Federalists argued for explicit protections of individual rights. This essential document remains a cornerstone of American democracy, ensuring that citizens' freedoms are preserved.
Key Facts
The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
It was ratified in 1791 to protect individual liberties.
The Bill of Rights includes rights such as freedom of speech and religion.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the Bill of Rights protect?
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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