Thomas Jefferson wrote to James Madison advocating a Bill of Rights: "Half a loaf is better than no bread. If we cannot secure all our rights, let us secure what we can." Congress shall make no law ...

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; or the right of the people peaceably ...

The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution, commonly referenced as the Bill of Rights, were ratified on Dec. 15, 1791. The first U.S. Congress approved 12 amendments to the Constitution in 1789, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: In arguing for displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools, contributing writer Josh Hammer, ...