Chapter 3: Bill of Rights Flashcards
Who urged Congress to add a BOR
George Washington
Who drafted the BOR
Madison
Madison was a new member of what?
HOR
In 1789 Madison introduced what to Congress
A series of proposed amendments
Madison created a draft from what other important documents?
VA Declaration of Rights, VA Statute of religious freedom
What states approved what proportion of amendments?
10/12
What state was #14 to approve the amendments
Vermont
Virginia became what number to ratify the amendments
11
What were to 2 amendments that failed to win ratification in 1791
Number of members in the HOR
Limiting Congress’ ability to increase salaries
1st Amendment:
basic freedoms- right to religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
2nd Amendment:
right to bear arms, state militia, used to firearms in states
3rd Amendment:
Quartering Soldiers, bans quartering of troops in private homes
4th Amendment:
Search & Seizure, need a reason of probable cause to search
5th Amendment:
rights to the accused and the rights to due process
6th Amendment:
right to a fair trial, the right to a speedy trial, can call a witness for a jury if needed
