the bill of rights
in this lesson, we will examine the bill of rights added to the united states constitution. there were many debates concerning the rights of citizens, the rights of the states, and the powers of the federal government. we will analyze comments about these ideas and write a response to either defend or challenge a claim.
the purpose of the bill of rights was to keep the government from infringing on citizens’ rights. the colonists wanted to make sure they would continue to be free. they did not want the states or the federal government to become too powerful.
the amendments of the bill of rights were added to the united states constitution in 1789. the states had to ratify, or vote for, each item. today, judges, presidents, and legislators still have the constant challenge of interpreting the constitution as new laws are proposed or enforced, and as each new situation in the world develops.
probably the two most controversial amendments still being debated today are the first and second amendments to the constitution. proponents of different views interpret these amendments in different ways.
review
choose the best answers.
7.1) ____ what is the bill of rights?
a. laws to protect u.s. citizens c. laws from the british
b. laws on legislative practice d. consequences for offenders
7.2) ____ why was the bill of rights written?
a. to limit the president’s term to two, four - year terms
b. to make the three branches of government separate but equal
c. to punish people who committed treason against the u.s. government
d. to keep the government from becoming too powerful

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the bill of rights
in this lesson, we will examine the bill of rights added to the united states constitution. there were many debates concerning the rights of citizens, the rights of the states, and the powers of the federal government. we will analyze comments about these ideas and write a response to either defend or challenge a claim.
the purpose of the bill of rights was to keep the government from infringing on citizens’ rights. the colonists wanted to make sure they would continue to be free. they did not want the states or the federal government to become too powerful.
the amendments of the bill of rights were added to the united states constitution in 1789. the states had to ratify, or vote for, each item. today, judges, presidents, and legislators still have the constant challenge of interpreting the constitution as new laws are proposed or enforced, and as each new situation in the world develops.
probably the two most controversial amendments still being debated today are the first and second amendments to the constitution. proponents of different views interpret these amendments in different ways.
review
choose the best answers.
7.1) ____ what is the bill of rights?
a. laws to protect u.s. citizens  c. laws from the british
b. laws on legislative practice  d. consequences for offenders
7.2) ____ why was the bill of rights written?
a. to limit the president’s term to two, four - year terms
b. to make the three branches of government separate but equal
c. to punish people who committed treason against the u.s. government
d. to keep the government from becoming too powerful

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# Brief Explanations:
For 7.1: The Bill of Rights consists of amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect the fundamental rights of U.S. citizens, which matches option A.
For 7.2: The text states the colonists wanted to ensure the government did not become too powerful, so the Bill of Rights was written to limit government power, matching option D.
# Answer:
7.1) A. laws to protect U.S. citizens
7.2) D. to keep the government from becoming too powerful

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