United States Department of Defense
U.S. Constitution Course
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Imagery:
Historic pistol, Bill of Rights, Protestors, Supreme Court Building
Narration:
The Bill of Rights is the section of the Constitution that clearly defines certain rights possessed by citizens of the United States of America.
On-Screen Text:
The Bill of Rights, or the first 10 amendments, preserves the rights of the people against inappropriate or abusive exercise of power by the Federal Government.