They became the ruling class after gaining independence from England's ruling class, so at the time of its draft they were trying to become a ruling class. Thin

They became the ruling class after gaining independence from England's ruling class, so at the time of its draft they were trying to become a ruling class. Things like equality of the law, free speech, anti-search-and-seizure all helped them avoid England's tyranny. The constitution was drafted at a time where there was an honor-based system of society. Dishonor, shame and society's distaste for it was the punishment for violating core principles like the bill of rights. But we no longer live in that society.