HIS 1301-20.01.02-1A25-S2, American History I
Unit IV Journal
Your goal is to create a journal response in relation to your understanding about the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Your submission should be at least 500 words in length. APA formatting is not required for this assignment, but any sources other than the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights (links provided below) will need to be cited and referenced per APA guidelines.
Carefully read the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Ratified in 1788, the U.S. Constitution is made up of a Preamble and seven articles that describe the way the United States’ government is structured and how it operates. Ratified in 1791, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights, which guarantee essential rights and civil liberties not specified in the U.S. Constitution.
After reading the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, please respond to each of the following questions:
- Which one of the 10 amendments that constitutes the Bill of Rights do you believe is the most important? Why?
- Why do you believe the founding fathers and voting citizenry chose to incorporate this amendment in 1791?
- Do you believe the importance of this Constitutional amendment has changed in the more than 225 years since its ratification? How or how not? Tie your answer to the evolution of American philosophies or ideals.
