Question

when the framers added the bill of rights to the united states constitution, which fundamental principle were they protecting?
checks and balances
limited government
republican system
separation of powers

Explanation:

The Bill of Rights lists the rights of the people and restricts what the government can do. It limits the power of the government, protecting the principle of limited government. Checks - and - balances and separation of powers deal with the relationships between different branches of government, and the republican system is about how the government is structured. The Bill of Rights is mainly about limiting government overreach.

Answer:

B. limited government