The New Media Journal | The Fourth Estate is Dying by Diane M. Grassi

The New Media Journal | The Fourth Estate is Dying by Diane M. Grassi:

It was on June 21, 1788, that the United States Constitution was officially adopted with its ratification. And it was at that time that its ratification was contingent upon suggested changes be made to the Constitution, thereafter.



Leading up to the Constitution becoming effective, there were numerous debates among the states, namely that the Constitution did not go far enough in protecting personal rights and liberties and would provide for a necessary buffer from infringement by the government on the fundamental rights of the people."