Exploring the Bill of Rights
Learning Objective
I can analyze how the Bill of Rights protects individual liberties.
Key Concepts
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution because the Anti-Federalists wanted to protect individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government.
The First Amendment includes freedoms of religion, speech, press, and the right to petition the government.
Amendments 4-8 in the Bill of Rights are often referred to as the rights of the accused, protecting individuals suspected of a crime.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to the video, what was the primary demand of the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates?
2. The video states that many people misunderstand the purpose of the Bill of Rights. According to the video, what does the Bill of Rights actually do?
3. In the case of Barron v. Baltimore (1833), what did the Supreme Court initially rule regarding the Bill of Rights?
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Educational Video
AP Gov 3.1 | The Bill of Rights | NEW!
Carey LaManna