Question

why was the bill of rights added to the original constitution?
a. the powers of congress were not sufficiently defined.
b. local governments demanded a listing of their powers.
c. anti - federalists were concerned that citizens needed protection from abuses of government power.
d. federalists believed that it was important to limit the authority of the leaders of the federal government.

Explanation:

The Bill of Rights was added due to Anti - Federalist concerns. They worried that without specific guarantees, citizens would be vulnerable to government overreach. Federalists initially opposed a Bill of Rights but agreed to its addition to secure ratification of the Constitution.

Answer:

C. Anti - Federalists were concerned that citizens needed protection from abuses of government power.