Friday, September 18, 2009

Bill of Rights Day: September 25


The American Constitution includes a Bill of Rights comprising its first ten amendments. We call attention for the benefit of teachers, historians and students Bill of Rights Day celebrated each September 25th. It was on this day in 1789 that the Bill of Rights passed both houses of Congress. By December 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights had been ratified by three-fourths of the states, thus making the Bill of Rights the law of the land.

Fundamental rights guarnteed under the state constitutions varied, and most Antifederalists appealed for greater legal protections of individual liberties. These included specific guarantees for jury trials, freedom of religion, prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment, support for freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

We call your attention to a number of online resources available for classroom and supplemental learning purposes.

The Charters of Freedom maintained by the National Archives includes exhibits and educational materials about the Bill of Rights.

In addition, Cornell University's Law School features an array of materials, including a transcript of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

A Hawaii-based online source called Know Yours Rights! features a listing of the Bills of Rights found in each of the state's constitutions and more.

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