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The Bill of Rights — Quiz

Question 15 • Civics and Government

According to the preamble to the Bill of Rights, what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Answer
A
to prevent the government from abusing its power
B
to establish a system of equality for all Americans
C
to stop citizens from depriving others of their rights
D
to explain the history of rights in the United States

Explanation

The preamble says the amendments are intended to prevent misconstruction or abuse of the government’s powers. The Bill of Rights protects people by setting limits on what the government can do, so the correct choice is “to prevent the government from abusing its power.”

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