Preamble of Rights

February 22, 2010

Did the original Bill of Rights have a preamble?

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Proposed Amendments

February 9, 2010

billofrightsMany of the states proposed amendments to the Constitution at the same time they ratified it. How many amendments were suggested by the states – 10, 56, or 189?

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The Bill of Rights

January 4, 2010

billofrightsHow many amendments are contained in the Bill of Rights? [Read more]

Got Petition?

June 4, 2009

Suppose someone circulates a petition to have an important government official impeached. According to the Bill of Rights, does Congress have the power to pass a law prohibiting the circulation of such a petition?

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