MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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Elena asks her boss for extra pay for the additional hours she worked.
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Sarah and Megan compete for a spot on the high school track team.
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Mike purchases his first car from the owner of a local car dealership.
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Bill studies all weekend and tells his teacher he is ready to take a test.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The preamble sets the stage for the Constitution (Archives.gov). It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document. The preamble is an introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law. It does not define government powers or individual rights.
Detailed explanation-2: -James Madison composed the Bill of Rights Ten of these amendments became part of the U.S. Constitution in 1791 after securing the approval of the required three-fourths of the states.
Detailed explanation-3: -It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual-like freedom of speech, press, and religion. It sets rules for due process of law and reserves all powers not delegated to the Federal Government to the people or the States.
Detailed explanation-4: -The House approved 17 amendments. Of these, the Senate approved 12, which were sent to the states for approval in August 1789. Ten amendments were approved (or ratified).