The First Ten Amendments: Order of Ideas

Read about the Bill of Rights, then put its ideas in the order the passage gives them.

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The Bill of Rights is a special part of the United States Constitution that lists important rights for all American citizens.

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The Bill of Rights is a special part of the United States Constitution that lists important rights for all American citizens. It was created to protect people's freedoms, like the right to speak freely, practice any religion, and own property. The Bill of Rights has ten amendments, which are like rules that help keep everyone safe and fair.

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For example, the First Amendment allows people to express their opinions and gather in groups. This means you can peacefully protest or speak your mind without fear. The Bill of Rights helps make sure that everyone is treated equally under the law.

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Which of these ideas comes first in the passage?

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What comes right after this sentence: “The Bill of Rights has ten amendments, which are like rules that help keep everyone safe and fair.”

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