Lesson 8 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Bill of Rights: Amendments 1-10
The Bill of Rights is the name for the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
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Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
⚡ The twist
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Then & Now
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The Bill of Rights is the name for the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These amendments were added to protect the rights of individuals and ensure that the government does not take away important freedoms. Some of the rights included in the Bill of Rights are freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to a fair trial. These amendments help guarantee that every citizen has basic liberties.
Key Facts
The Bill of Rights includes the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
It protects individual rights and freedoms from government power.
Important rights include freedom of speech and the right to a fair trial.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
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For the dinner table
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