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Understanding the Adoption of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

Explore the adoption of the U.S. Constitution and the significance of the Bill of Rights. This content highlights the key factions involved, including the Federalists who supported the Constitution and the Antifederalists who opposed it due to concerns over the absence of a Bill of Rights. Learn about the ratification process, state conventions, and pivotal amendments that guarantee citizens' freedoms, such as freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion. Discover how these protections were established to safeguard individual rights within the new national framework.

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Understanding the Adoption of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

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  1. Adopting the Constitution Blue Creek Elementary School Mr. Heath

  2. Vocabulary • faction—a group of people who supports or opposes a particular political viewpoint and is opposed by another faction • ratify—to formally or officially approve or adopt a constitution usually by vote

  3. Adopting the Constitution • Two Factions • Federalists—those who supported the new Constitution and wanted it to be adopted • Antifederalists—opposed the new Constitution and tried to get people to reject it.

  4. The Antifederalists • Antifederalists were opposed the Constitution because it did not include a Bill of Rights. • Feared that the new national government would be too powerful • Wanted a guarantee that certain rights could not be taken away

  5. Ratification • Nine states would be needed to approve the Constitution in order for it to be adopted. • Each state met in their own conventions to decide on the new Constitution • North Carolina and New York would not approve the new Constitution without a Bill of Rights. • New Hampshire became the 9th state to ratify the Constitution on June 21, 1788 • The Constitution took effect in March of 1789.

  6. The Bill of Rights • Proposed by James Madison • First 10 amendments to the Constitution • Amendment—change or addition to a constitution • The Bill of Rights ratified in 1791

  7. Rights Guaranteed by the Bill of Rights—THE 1ST AMENDMENT • Freedom of speech (to express your opinions) • Freedom of the press • To express your opinions in writing • To publish your opinions in newspapers, books, magazines, on the internet, etc.

  8. Rights Guaranteed by the Bill of Rights—THE 1ST AMENDMENT • Freedom to assemble (gather in groups) • Freedom to protest decisions made by the government

  9. Rights Guaranteed by the Bill of Rights—THE 1ST AMENDMENT • Freedom of Religion (Freedom of Worship) • The government will not force you to be a member of a specific church

  10. Rights Guaranteed by the Bill of Rights—The Other Amendments • Citizens cannot be required to quarter soldiers in peacetime (cannot be required to house and feed troops) • Right to bear arms—own firearms

  11. Rights Guaranteed by the Bill of Rights—The Other Amendments • Rights to be treated fairly if you have been accused of a crime • Speedy Trial • Trial by Jury • Face Your Accusers • Cannot be compelled to testify against yourself • Right against “cruel or unusual” punishment • Restricts government from searching your house or possessions without a search warrant

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