Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

 

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?  

The Bill of Rights, consisting of the first ten amendments, was introduced to address Anti-Federalist concerns during the 1787–88 debates. It guarantees personal freedoms and limits government power while ensuring that any ungranted powers belong to the states or people.

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution? 

The Founding Fathers recognized its importance, as powerful states demanded it for ratification. 

The “Fairness Doctrine” must not be brought before Congress for a vote, as it threatens free speech.

The Patriot Act should undergo significant revisions to eliminate unconstitutional powers that infringe on civil liberties. 

We must protect religious liberty and uphold the right to express faith in public settings.  

Federal overreach into private property rights needs immediate attention; regulation violations should place the burden of proof on the government, safeguarding individual freedoms.

Elizabeth Kilbride is a Writer and Editor with forty years of experience in writing with 12 of those years in the online content sphere. Author of 5 books and a Graduate with an Associate of Arts from Phoenix University in Business Management, then a degree. Mass Communication and Cyber Analysis from Phoenix University, then on to Walden University for her master’s in criminology with emphasis on Cybercrime and Identity Theft and is currently studying for her Ph.D. degree in Criminology. Her work portfolio includes coverage of politics, current affairs, elections, history, and true crime. Elizabeth is also a gourmet cook, life coach, and avid artist in her spare time, proficient in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pen and ink, Gouche, and pastels. As a political operative having worked on over 300 campaigns during her career, Elizabeth has turned many life events into books and movie scripts while using history to weave interesting storylines. She also runs 7 blogs that range from art to life coaching, to food, to writing, Gardening, and opinion or history pieces each week.