Question

How did the debate over the Bill of Rights influence the rights that were finally included in these ten amendments? Give your response in three to five sentences and use what is in Jefferson’s and Madison’s letters.

Answer 1

The Bill of Rights is first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. They proposed to lessen the fears of Anti - Federalists that opposed Constitutional ratification, the amendments insure freedoms, limit the government's power in judicial and other proceedings, and reserve some powers to the states and the public.