The Bill Of Rights

The Bill of Rights are the First Ten Amendments included in our Constitution. Explain why the Founding Fathers felt that we needed these rights to to ensure we had protection of our Civil Liberties. In the readings, we see how the Courts have helped to interpret how the Bill of Rights have been expanded by the Fourteenth Amendment to apply to the states as well. Discuss how the Supreme Court did this by explaining Selective Incorporation. Once you have done this, explain some of the limitations placed on these rights by listing at least three instances where this has happened. This can include the First Amendment liberties such as limitations on religion, speech, or assembly, or any of the other Bill of Rights. There are plenty of examples of how no right is absolute. Find three of these examples and explain them as well as cite cases where the Court made these determinations. Finally, discuss the Second Amendment and what rights the Courts have determined we have to Bear Arms. Do you believe this right is absolute? Explain why or why not? What changes do you see if any in the 2nd Amendment? I will create a rubric that will guide you writing a thorough paper.