Question

18. Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution? (1 point)
A. to give citizens rights from the federal government
B. to keep the state governments from taking away citizens' rights
C. to calm the fears that the new federal government would violate states' rights or people's rights
D. to force the southern states to sign the Constitution that gave some rights to slaves

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

As the federal government's power was established people were worried that the federal government would gain too much control  The Bill of Rights was established to protect against the federal government gaining too much power and taking away the power and rights of the states and the people.