The Constitution Was Originally Ratified as a Document That Did

question 9

Essay

The Constitution was originally ratified as a document that did not contain a Bill of Rights. While amending the Constitution to provide for an enumeration of these rights was essential to ratification, many of the drafters of the document originally argued that it was not a necessary component, and indeed should not be part, of the Constitution. Describe how the federal government (from the standpoint of each of the three branches) might operate in the absence of a Bill of Rights. Explain your views on whether the Bill of Rights is an essential aspect of the Constitution.

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Definitions:

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A life stage typically spanning from late teens to early 30s, marked by increased independence and responsibility.

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