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?

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

Question

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? 
 
A. to adopt the Constitution 
B. to restrict citizens' rights 
C. to prevent the abuse of power 
D. to create a convention

GinnyAnswer · Answer

The main purpose of ratifying the Bill of Rights was to prevent the abuse of governmental power by clearly outlining individual rights. This was crucial in addressing concerns raised by the states during the Constitution's ratification. It aimed to protect citizens rather than restrict their rights. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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