1. The Colonists and the Constitution
They envisioned a system that was equal and fair for everyone. ... The Bill of Rights was introduced by James Madison and became the first 10 Constitutional Amendments. The Bill of Rights balanced the Constitution by speaking to the rights of the individual thereby assuaging the fears of those who felt the Constitution did not go far enough in addressing them. Voting and election rights are addressed in Article __ . ... The Framers use of this feature ensured its ratification and balanced our government with protection of the individual's rights. ...
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