1. Bell Ringer The Anti-Federalists were troubled because the Constitution did NOT include which of the following? (A)Legislative Branch (B)Supreme Court (C)Bill of Rights (D)Central Government

2. Amending the Constitution Chapter 6, Section 1

3. By the end of today’s lesson, you should be able to: Explain why the Bill of Rights was created and its historical influences. Describe the amendment process.

4. Bill of Rights 1 st ten amendments to the Constitution Proposed by John Madison Insisted on by the Anti- Federalists Welcomed by people who did not trust the new government due to fear that the new Constitution did not adequately protect the people’s rights against possible abuse by the central government

7. The Bill of Rights was influenced by historical documents such as the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and state Constitutions such as the Virginia Bill of Rights.

10. Comprehension Check What is the Bill of Rights? 1 st ten amendments to the Constitution

11. Comprehension Check Which historical documents influenced the Bill of Rights? Magna Carta English Bill of Rights State Constitutions

12. Comprehension Check What group insisted on the Bill of Rights? Anti-Federalists Why? They were fearful of and did not trust the new government

13. Comprehension Check What institution, person, or body proposed all amendments to the Constitution today? Congress