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title: "Bill of Rights ratified — Definition & Meaning"
description: "The Bill of Rights, ratified on December 15, 1791, guarantees fundamental individual liberties and is essential for understanding U.S. civil rights."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, was ratified on December 15, 1791, guaranteeing fundamental individual liberties.
- When was the Bill of Rights ratified and which state completed ratification?
- How many amendments did Congress propose in 1789, and what happened to the others?
- Did the Bill of Rights originally apply to the states?
- Why was the Bill of Rights demanded during ratification?

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