Books with title Bill of Rights

Open the pages of this book to get an inside look at the Bill of Rights. Find out who insisted on having a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution, why the Bill of Rights was not addressed by Congress right away, and who was involved in writing the Bill of Rights. In this book you will also discover: why the Bill of Rights was an important addition to the Constitution; how many amendments are in the Bill of Rights and what those amendments are; how the Bill of Rights is tested, and is relevant to society today.

Who wrote the Bill of Rights? Where can you see the Bill of Rights? What right does the First Amendment protect? Discover the history and importance of this document. Learn about each of the first ten amendments and the rights they protect. The 'First Guide to Government' series introduces students to the federal, state, and local governments. Each book explores the structure, function, and responsibilities of each branch of the government.

Who wrote the Bill of Rights? Where can you see the Bill of Rights? What right does the First Amendment protect? Discover the history and importance of this document. Learn about each of the first ten amendments and the rights they protect. The 'First Guide to Government' series introduces students to the federal, state, and local governments. Each book explores the structure, function, and responsibilities of each branch of the government.

In less than 60 minutes of listening to this audiobook, you will have heard the original United States Bill of Rights, the 17 other amendments to the United States Constitution, and much more. To improve your understanding of the Bill of Rights, we have included original readings and commentary related to this subject, such as Alexander Hamilton's argument against the Bill of Rights and details on the origins of the Bill of Rights and the Anti-Federalists. This information will furnish you with original source material, giving you a fuller understanding of the context and events surrounding the Bill of Rights. Whether you are doing a book report for school or just want to brush up on your American history, this is a great place to start. This product is part of the Simply Magazine Great Thoughts series, which emphasizes short readings so you can spend your valuable time thinking about the subjects, with time to re-listen to these original works. It's easy to find what you're looking for because tracks are organized by subject. For example, many people in book clubs discuss the subject after each track. This also works well for teachers, especially as track lengths are relatively short. Featured Tracks: 1. Bill of Rights: General Contents 2. Contents of the other 17 Amendments 3. General origins of the Bill of Rights 4. An argument against the Bill of Rights, Led by Alexander Hamilton 5. Anti-Federalists 6. The Massachusetts Compromise that Led to Ratification 7. Antecedents 8. Incorporation by States 9. Reading of the Bill of Rights 10. Reading of the 17 Other Amendments to the U.S. Constitution 11. Summary

After the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, James Madison realized there were no laws established to protect the rights of the people. In 1791, the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution. Beginning readers will be introduced to this important symbol of freedom through its definition, history, and examples of how people practice their rights today! Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Simple infographics further explain parts, location, and meanings specific to each title.