Question

excerpts from the bill of rights
amendment i: \congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...\
amendment iv: \the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures...\
amendment v: \(n)or shall any person... be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law...\
amendment viii: \excessive bail shall not be required... nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.\
upon analyzing the parts of these four amendments, with which constitutional principle can they be classified?
a federalism
b limited government
c checks and balances
d separation of powers

Explanation:

Amendment I restricts Congress from making certain laws regarding religion, Amendment IV protects against unreasonable searches, Amendment V safeguards against self - incrimination and ensures due process, and Amendment VIII limits bail and punishments. All these limit the power of the government, which is the principle of limited government.

Answer:

B. Limited Government