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AssignmentMultiple Choice

3.5 The Bill of Rights

Question 1 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

According to this excerpt, what was the main purpose of ratifying the Bill of Rights?

Answer
A
to adopt the Constitution
B
to prevent the abuse of powers
C
to create a convention
D
to restrict rights

Explanation

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to protect individual liberties and limit the government’s power. Its main purpose was to help prevent abuses of power, so the correct choice is “to prevent the abuse of powers.”

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