Question

when the framers added the bill of rights to the united states constitution, which fundamental principle were they protecting?
○ checks and balances
○ limited government
○ republican system
○ separation of powers

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Checks and balances" is about branches monitoring each other, not directly related to the Bill of Rights' purpose.
• "Limited government" means the government's power is restricted, and the Bill of Rights (e.g., First Amendment freedoms, Fourth Amendment search and seizure protections) limits what the government can do to citizens, so this fits.
• "Republican system" is about representative government, not the focus of the Bill of Rights.
• "Separation of powers" divides government into branches, not the main principle the Bill of Rights protects.

Answer:

B. limited government