Chapter 6 Section 1 Questions

1. Chapter 6 Section 1 Questions • All the amendments included in the Constitution today were proposed by __________________. • The amendment process often takes a long time because _____________. • James Madison urged Congress to prepare a Bill of Rights quickly to ___________________. • The Bill of Rights drew on all of the following except ____________________. • Madison wanted the Bill of Rights in the articles of the Constitution to ________________________. • Which group demanded the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution? ____________________ • The formal amendment process can begin _____________________.

2. Chapter 6 Section 1 The Amendment Process • Amendments to the Constitution must be approved at both the National and State level. • What are the 2 ways Congress can propose an Amendment? Explain • What are 2 ways States can ratify an Amendment? Explain The Debate in Congress • 1789 – James Madison told members of the House that a Bill of Rights was needed. • Americans believed that the Constitution did not protect their rights. • Drew from the English Bill of Rights. • Congress wrote the Bill of Rights & the States ratified them in 1791

3. EVENTS LEADING TO THE BILL OF RIGHTS JUNE 1788 – JUNE 1789 – AUGUST 1789 – SEPTEMBER 1789 – DECEMBER 1791 -

4. Chapter 6 Section 1 Questions • All the amendments included in the Constitution today were proposed by Congress. • The amendment process often takes a long time because it must win broad support. • James Madison urged Congress to prepare a Bill of Rights quickly to earn the people’s trust. • The Bill of Rights drew on all of the following except Declaration of Independence. • Madison wanted the Bill of Rights in the articles of the Constitution to relate rights to government limits. • Which group demanded the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution? People wary of govmt. • The formal amendment process can begin Congress.