According to the song, why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

To limit what the government can do and make sure it always works for the people.

The Third Amendment protects people from...

Soldiers using our homes as their hotel.

The cops entering your home unless they have a reason and a warrant to look.

Name: What is the Bill of Rights?
Author: Insta~Lesson

5th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.ri.5.1

I can explain the purpose of the Bill of Rights.

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The Bill of Rights was created to limit what the government can do and make sure it works for everyone.
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The First Amendment gives people freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion.
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Amendments Nine and Ten say that any rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people.

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