What is the historical reason we have a Bill of Rights? How did we get our Bill of Rights?

What is the historical reason we have a Bill of Rights? How did we get our Bill of Rights?

Discussion 1

1. What is the historical reason we have a Bill of Rights? How did we get our Bill of Rights? What was going on in the country at the time?

2. Post an example of a current issue involving one of the Bill of Rights: tell us the who, what, when, where and how of the issue and tell us which of the Bill of Rights is involved in your example and why you picked this particular Bill of Rights.

3. Rewrite the Bill of Rights in your own words.

***Your replies should carry the discussion forward with specific examples, facts, and reasons.***

Discussion 2

Post an example of your observation in the news as to the use or lack thereof of critical thinking and apply your own critical thinking analysis.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Critical thinking and analysis is not “criticize”. It is not opinion. Watch the enclosed short youtube regarding critical thinking. Be sure and proofread your posts before submitting them to correct for any opinion and criticism.

The news item must involve the American Government in some way. You must be very specific and list all the steps of your critical analysis thinking. Be sure and tell us about the topic and identify your source. For example, Wall Street Journal, April 1, 2020 article about American involvement with Syria, by Author X. Provide a link to the article. Then, apply your critical analysis.

Discussion 3

Post a speech given by a famous American who is connected with our government from sometime in U.S. History, that speaks to you. Tell us the who, why, where and when and give us the context of the speech-for example, what was going on at that time? Also provide a brief synopsis and a link to the speech.

Explain to us why you picked this speech and why it “speaks” to you

Answer preview What is the historical reason we have a Bill of Rights? How did we get our Bill of Rights?

What is the historical reason we have a Bill of Rights? How did we get our Bill of Rights?

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