benny, when the constitution was originally written there was no bill of rights included, they were added later and added despite being unwanted by some. that's why they;re called amendments, and what they protect has changed through the years.
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The U.S. Constitution was drafted on September 17, 1787. It was officially ratified and became effective March 4, 1789. The first ten amendments (the "Bill of Rights") were ratified December 15, 1791. Originally, 12 Amendments were sent to the states....only 10 were ratified.....the original 2nd Amendment is now the 27th.
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The U.S. Constitution was drafted on September 17, 1787. It was officially ratified and became effective March 4, 1789. The first ten amendments (the "Bill of Rights") were ratified December 15, 1791. Originally, 12 Amendments were sent to the states....only 10 were ratified.....the original 2nd Amendment is now the 27th.