Identifies key elements of the US Constitution's Bill of Rights and the impact they have had on countries around the world paying particular attention to the human rights issues; designs a research plan to acquire necessary background information; researches and collects such information, and writes an essay on the significant legal issues identified through research.

Introduction

The Bill of Rights - what is it?

Why is it important?

Main Section

Who drafted it

Who pushed it through Congress and what was his or her motive for doing so?

Who opposed it and why?

What challenges had to be overcome before it was ratified?

Conclusion

What does the future hold for the Bill of Rights? - Predict the impact of possible reinterpretations on its meaning