1. What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights as described in the founding materials?
2. When did the Preamble to the Bill of Rights date the beginning of Congress?
3. What does the constitutional idea of separation of powers do?
Declaration of Independence — purpose?
Justifies separation based on consent and unalienable rights.
Bill of Rights — ratification rule?
Proposed by Congress, ratified by 3/4 of states.
Declaration of Independence Role
Justifies separation from Britain, states unalienable rights.
US Constitution Purpose
Framework for law, government structure, amendments.
Bill of Rights Purpose
Protect against government abuse, ensures individual rights.
Preamble to Bill of Rights
States Congress start date, clarifies goals for rights protections.
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