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QuizMultiple Choice

Citizens and Civil Society — Test

Question 24 • Principles of American Democracy

Read this excerpt from the Constitution. The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent . . . abuse of its powers, that further . . . restrictive clauses should be added. According to this excerpt, what was the main purpose of ratifying the Bill of Rights?

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