Bill of Rights

Updated: 11/2/18

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9. What was the purpose of the Bill of rights?

Interactive: The Bill of Rights

10. What role did James Madison Play in adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

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11. When did the Bill of rights become part of the Constitution?

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12. Why was George Mason considered the forgotten founder of the Bill of rights?

Jeopardy: Bill of Rights Review

13. Does Madison think that most people work for the common good or for their own interests? Do you agree with his view?

Primary Source: The James Madison Papers

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14. In this Federalist Paper, James Madison explains and defends the checks and balances system in the Constitution. Do you think her was right?

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Quiz: Bill of Rights

15. What was the significance of the Bill of Rights?

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