Debating the Bill of Rights

This chapter explores the complexities of teaching constitutional law through historical texts, focusing on the debates surrounding the Bill of Rights. It examines the differing perspectives of federalists and anti-federalists, highlighting concerns about governmental power and the necessity of explicitly enumerating individual rights. Through discussions on key figures and their interpretations, it emphasizes the evolving role of the Bill of Rights in safeguarding liberties and the implications of its absence in a growing federal government.