PSC 2302 Lecture : PSC Chapter 11.docx
9 Nov 2013
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Added by the first congress in 1789 after an agreement allowing ratification of the constitution. 12 amendments were proposed by both houses of congress. Senate insisted that new rights apply only to national government. Ten were ratified and went into effect in 1791. Bill of rights and the states a timeline. 1789: house and senate propose the 12 amendments that will become the bill of rights. The senate stipulates that the proposed amendments will not place restictions upon the state governments. Supreme court holds that the bill of rights does not apply to the states. 1868- 14th amendment- due process clause: state may not deprive persons of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. 1873-1908 court refuses to find liberties binding on states (except just compensation) Which ones: those that are fundamental to the cause of liberty and democracy .
