The Bill of Rights: The Only Good Part of the Constitution

Tags: Law, U.S. History

01/04/2024 Ryan McMaken

The Bill of Rights turns 232 years old today. Adopted in 1791 as a consolation prize for the Anti-Federalists, it has been the most important part of American legal history since the 18th century.

Original Article: The Bill of Rights: The Only Good Part of the Constitution

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