Madison’s changes were presented as a list of amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by , strongly influenced Madison when writing the Bill of Rights. The approved 17 amendments. Of these 17, the Senate approved 12. Those 12 were sent to the states for approval in August of 1789. Of those 12, 10 were quickly ratified. Virginia’s legislature became the last to ratify the amendments on December 15, 1791. Sources: adapted from the Bill of Rights Institute, and the National Archives, Rights Guaranteed Under the Bill of Rights Directions: Write the number of the amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guarantees each of the rights listed below. Give at least one reason why you feel the right is important. Amendment # Right Guaranteed Reason Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Freedom of the press To peacefully attend meetings To petition the government To keep and bear arms Fair treatment when accused of a crime Privacy Bail while awaiting Speedy by jury
Madison’s changes were presented as a list of amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by , strongly influenced Madison when writing the Bill of Rights. The approved 17 amendments. Of these 17, the Senate approved 12. Those 12 were sent to the states for approval in August of 1789. Of those 12, 10 were quickly ratified. Virginia’s legislature became the last to ratify the amendments on December 15, 1791. Sources: adapted from the Bill of Rights Institute, and the National Archives, Rights Guaranteed Under the Bill of Rights Directions: Write the number of the amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guarantees each of the rights listed below. Give at least one reason why you feel the right is important. Amendment # Right Guaranteed Reason Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Freedom of the press To peacefully attend meetings To petition the government To keep and bear arms Fair treatment when accused of a crime Privacy Bail while awaiting Speedy by jury
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