Question: What is the Bill of Rights?
Answer: The phrase "Bill of Rights" usually refers to the U.S. Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Proposed in 1789, the amendments aim to limit the power of the federal government by protecting free speech, freedom of religion, the right to a fair trial, and other rights.
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, established that the Bill of Rights applies not only to the federal government, but also to all U.S. state governments.
See also: Why is the Bill of Rights Important?
The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, established that the Bill of Rights applies not only to the federal government, but also to all U.S. state governments.
See also: Why is the Bill of Rights Important?
