Read this excerpt from the constitution. the conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent . . abuse of its powers, that further . . restrictive clauses should be added.
according to this excerpt, what was the main purpose of ratifying the bill of rights? a. to adopt the constitution
b. to restrict citizens’ rights
c. to prevent the abuse of power
d. to create a convention

The correct answer is C) to prevent the abuse of power.

According to the excerpt, the main purpose of ratifying the Bill of Rights was to prevent the abuse of power.

The Bill of Rights represents the first amendments to the United States Constitution that protect the civil rights to the American citizen such as freedom of speech, religion, and press. The Bill of Rights was created to defend the American people against the abuse of power of the government.

That is why in the passage one can read "...expressed a desire, in order to prevent...abuse of its powers..."

James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights.

is B in joy the right answer

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i'm not so sure but i hope this in anyway.

the president of russia is head of state, and of a multi-party system with executive power exercised by the government, headed by the prime minister, who is appointed by the president with the parliament's approval.

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