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The Bill of Rights with writings that formed its foundation. Cover Image Book Book

The Bill of Rights with writings that formed its foundation.

Summary:

Collectively known as the United States Bill of Rights, these first ten amendments to the United States Constitution limit the powers of the federal government and protect the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory. Introduced in 1789 in the First United States Congress by James Madison, these amendments came into effect on December 15, 1791, when ratified by three-fourths of the states. This document plays a central role in American law and remains to this day a symbol of the freedoms and culture of this nation.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781557091512
  • ISBN: 155709151X
  • ISBN: 9781557090751
  • ISBN: 1557090750
  • ISBN: 9781557091512
  • Physical Description: 48 pages ; 18 cm.
  • Publisher: Bedford, Massachusetts : Applewood Books, [2008]

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Preamble to The Bill of Rights -- The Bill of Rights -- James Madison proposes The Bill of Rights to the House of Representatives -- The Virginia Declaration of Rights -- Federalist No. 10.
Subject: Constitutional amendments > United States.
Civil rights.
Constitutional amendments.
United States.
Genre: History.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Umatilla County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Weston Public Library.

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Weston Public Library 342.73 B49 (Text) 37886000129238 Adult Non-Fiction Reshelving -

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