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HIS 301 Wk 3 Discussion – The Bill of Rights
Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.
Due Thursday
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
In Weeks 1 and 2, you learned about the formation of the Constitution, and the three branches of the federal government created in the Constitution. In Week 3, you will focus on the origins and importance of the Bill of Rights, which was incorporated into the Constitution as the first ten Amendments.
- Why was the Bill of Rights (the first ten Amendments) added to the Constitution? What are its origins?
- What rights, in general, are guaranteed by the first ten Amendments to the Constitution?
- How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
- How would you describe the process for and importance of amending the Constitution to a class of 7th graders?
Due Monday
Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.