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Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution? A.To declare independence from Britain B.To create the three branches of government C.To safeguard Americans' rights D.To enforce important laws

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Answer:

C. To safeguard Americans' rights

Explanation:

The Bill of Rights is like an addition that was written to safeguard Americans' rights. It details some very important freedoms and rights that people were concerned were missing from the Constitution.

Why not A: That was the declaration of independence.

Why not B: That was the constitution.

Why not D: It doesn't enforce laws, more like lay out rights and freedoms.

Answer: C. To safeguard American's rights

Explanation:

A: Independence was already declared

B. Three branches of government were already established in the constitution without amendments.

C. The Bill of rights mainly composed of civil liberties such as the 1st (Freedom of Speech, Assembly, Religion). This is the correct answer.

D. While law enforcement was touched on somewhat in the 10th amendment, this was not the primary focus of the first 10 amendments (the bill of rights)

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