Question

how does the united states constitution, including the bill of rights, limit the power of the government? select all that apply. a it sets limits on the power of the police. b it sets limits on state and local governments in addition to the federal government. c it prevents the government from interfering with freedoms of religion and speech.

Explanation:

The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) and the Constitution as a whole have provisions that limit government power. The Fourth Amendment, for example, limits police power by requiring probable cause for searches and seizures (A). The Tenth Amendment and other parts of the Constitution limit state and local government power in addition to federal government power (B). The First Amendment prevents the government from interfering with freedoms of religion and speech (C).

Answer:

A. It sets limits on the power of the police.
B. It sets limits on state and local governments in addition to the federal government.
C. It prevents the government from interfering with freedoms of religion and speech.