The inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution was primarily important because it guaranteed the protection of basic rights. This set of ten amendments, ratified in 1791, was designed to safeguard individual liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press, as well as the rights to assemble, bear arms, and receive a fair trial. It addressed concerns that the original Constitution did not adequately protect the rights of citizens from potential government overreach.
What was the importance of the inclusion of the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
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It limited the power and controls of the government.
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O It guaranteed the protection of basic rights.
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○ It improved U.S. relations with the British monarchy.
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O It proposed a system of checks and balances.
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