The United States Constitution is a remarkable document; it is
the product of much labor and compromise by some of the best
minds our country has seen. The Constitution establishes the
framework and powers of our federal government and was ratified
by the states in 1788. Notwithstanding the greatness of this
document there were a number of people who had reservations that
this document did not limit the powers of the government and
provide for basic fundamental rights of its citizens
(Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists). Therefore a Bill of Rights
was created which is a series of amendments to our Constitution
that limit the powers of the Federal Government and guarantees
basic rights to all. Here is the Bill of Rights - the first Ten
Amendments to our Constitution: First – Freedom of Religion,
Press, Expression. Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or
the right of the people peaceably t