Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights in the Constitution Pt. 5: Need for a Bill of Rights
It wasn't easy convincing the states to ratify the Constitution. First, proponents of the new Constitution would have to overcome some serious objections.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Rights of African Americans Pt.15: Federal Bill of Rights
The Supreme Court had an opportunity in 1873 to extend the protections of the federal Bill of Rights to the states. It decided not to.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The Anti Federalists Part 16: Concern About Rights
Today on the podcast, the Anti-Federalists argue that the lack of a bill of rights is a serious flaw in the Constitution.