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.

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

I can explain the purpose of the Bill of Rights.

Netflix · 5:09

We The People | Full Episode | The Bill of Rights feat. Adam Lambert | Netflix

3 key concepts

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The Bill of Rights was created to limit what the government can do and make sure it works for everyone.
2
The First Amendment gives people freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion.
3
Amendments Nine and Ten say that any rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people.

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“According to the video, what is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?”

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