If a Babylonian could not pay his debts, he could sell himself and his family and work his way out of debt in years.

The first ten amendments, known as the bill of rights, protect individual freedoms and limit the power of the federal government. what amendment limits the powers of the state government and extends bill of rights' protections to citizens of a state? a) 12th amendment b) 14th amendment c) 15th amendment d) 17th amendment