<Tab/>The U.S Bill of Rights has served as a balance to keep a Central government from becoming corrupt and ruling over its people unjustly. Our forefathers did a great job when contemplating what needed to be addressed to keep the balance of power over this centralized government. They truly knew that history does repeat itself. This balance of power was designed to keep the government working for the people …showed first 75 words of 590 total…

…showed last 75 words of 590 total…appropriate for constitutional protection, except equal protection, not even thought of as a basic right at the time. The U.S. Bill of Rights contains the classic inventory of individual rights, and it has served as the standard for all subsequent attempts to safeguard human rights. These same ideals gave rise to rights for minorities and women. The U.S. Bill of rights is a truly ingenious document that will stand the test of time.