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Focus Question: How does the Bill of Rights protect the civil liberties of people living in the United States? Do Now: Based on what you already know, list as many rights as you can think of that are guaranteed to people living in the U.S.
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The Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
Main purpose = to protect people against government abuse. Was added to the Constitution because the Anti-Federalists demanded it. amendment = a change to the Constitution
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What is missing from the Bill of Rights?
Homework Answer in one full paragraph: What is missing from the Bill of Rights? What rights deserve protection or what limits on authority could be usefully added to protect Americans today? Compose a proposed new Amendment to add to the Constitution.
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