When our forefathers created the Constitution, they were not aware of the dramatic changes in the future. The first ten amendments which are also known as the Bill of Rights, are the most prominent rights given to an individual in the United States of America. The First Amendment, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; pr …
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…Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy helped me to understand the Bill of Rights more clearly. Including examples was most beneficial. The book also helped me to realize some of the amendments better. The Fifth Amendment was very complicated and I was able to understand it more comprehensively after reading a caser and example about it. Overall I thought the book was excellent. It should be given annually to Advance Placement students, especially in AP Government.