The Main Purpose of the Bill of Rights Was To

question 8

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the Bill of Rights was to:

• A) enumerate all of the rights of U.S.citizens.
• B) list the powers of the federal government.
• C) provide for restrictions on the power of the federal government.
• D) provide limitations on the powers of individuals.

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Definitions:

Nonviolence

A principle or practice of using peaceful means, rather than force, to bring about political or social change.

Booker T. Washington

An influential African American educator, author, and advisor to several U.S. presidents, advocating for African American advancement through education and economic self-reliance.

White Racism

A belief or doctrine asserting the superiority of white people over people of other racial backgrounds, often manifesting in social, economic, and political systems.

Nuclear Weapons

Explosive devices that derive their destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion, posing significant threats to global security.