Description
The Bill of Rights are the 1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
They spell out the rights that all citizens have. Amendments allow us
to make modifications to the Constitution to reflect the changing times of
our nation.
1 - Rewrite the Bill of Rights in language we can understand.
2 - Pick 3 amendments beyond the 1st ten and explain (defend) what
it is and it's importance to our life in the US.
Extra Credit: Write your own amendment that you beleive that we need
in our world today. Of the amendments that didn't make it, pick one and
defend why it SHOULD be adopted.
Internet Links
Bill of Rights
Amendments not passed
Bill of Rights 2
Ben's Guide
Other amendments
Congress for Kids
Other Resources