How does the Bill of Rights protect citizens?(1 point)

Question

Responses

It lists civil rights and provides penalties if they are not kept by the government.
It lists civil rights and provides penalties if they are not kept by the government.

It allows citizens to decide for themselves which rules a government will have.
It allows citizens to decide for themselves which rules a government will have.

It keeps the local police from searching any home without having federal permission.
It keeps the local police from searching any home without having federal permission.

It restricts both the federal and state governments from abusing citizens rights.
It restricts both the federal and state governments from abusing citizens rights.

Answer 1

All of the above responses are correct:
- The Bill of Rights lists civil rights and provides penalties if they are not upheld by the government, providing citizens with legal protection.
- It allows citizens to have a say in determining the rules and laws that a government will have through their elected representatives.
- It restricts local police from conducting searches and seizures without proper federal permission, protecting citizens' privacy rights.
- It restricts both the federal and state governments from abusing citizens' rights, serving as a safeguard against potential government overreach.

Answer 2

pick one

Answer 3

If I had to choose one, I would say that the Bill of Rights protects citizens by restricting both the federal and state governments from abusing citizens' rights. This ensures that individuals are guaranteed certain fundamental rights and freedoms, and helps prevent the government from infringing upon these rights.