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Amendments
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Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution replacing the Articles of Confederation. The idea behind the Bill of Rights has roots in the Magna Charta and John Locke’s natural rights. The Bill of Rights were added to help appease the Anti-Federalists, who believe the new government had too much power. The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to preserve the rights of the people. -
11th Amendment
Chisholm v Georgia paved the way for the 11th Amendment overruling that suits could be brought between a state and citizens of another state in federal court. The 11th Amendment gives immunity to states from suits from out-of-state citizens and foreigners. Sovereign immunity in the amendment did not mention suits brought against a state by its own citizens, but was accepted with the necessary and proper clause. -
12th Amendment
