What Is the Primary Purpose of the Bill of Rights

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• A) to ensure the effective representation of political majorities
• B) to limit the ability of political minorities to influence the political process
• C) to balance the interests of political factions
• D) to protect the rights and liberties of political minorities against the actions of a political majority
• E) to expand Congress's set of enumerated powers

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