Why Weren’t the Rights in the Bill of Rights Included in the Original Text of the Constitution?
2:05
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: David Robertson, author of “The Constitution and America’s Destiny,” explains why the rights in the Bill of Rights were not included in the original text of the Constitution.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: First Amendment-32**
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