Bill of Rights
First ten amendments protecting a person personal rights.
Number of Amendments
27 amendments
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press etc.
13th Amendment
Slavery is abolished
19th Amendment
Women’s suffrage
Strengths of Constitution
It’s flexible
Checks and Balances
Branches of government can “check” each other and “balance” out the powers.