In order to get a consensus between Anti-Federalists and Federalists regarding the ratification of the proposed Constitution, James Madison advocated for a Bill of Rights. What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights for citizens of the United States?

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Responses

A Gives a path to citizenship for immigrants.Gives a path to citizenship for immigrants.

B Protects individuals from the government.
Protects individuals from the government.

C Gives civil rights to minorities.Gives civil rights to minorities.

D Gives voting power to women.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B Protects individuals from the government.

The Bill of Rights was designed to safeguard individual liberties and limit the powers of the government in relation to its citizens.