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The addition of the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution has provided for a Decreasing voting rights Ob Limiting the power of the monarch c Increasing the power of the national government d Protecting basic individual rights
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#ExplanationThe Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It was introduced by James Madison to the 1st United States Congress as a series of legislative articles and came into effect as Constitutional amendments on December 15, 1791, through the process of ratification by three-fourths of the States. The main purpose of the Bill of Rights was to protect the basic rights of U.S. citizens, guaranteeing the freedom of speech, assembly, and worship. These rights include:1. Freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly.2. Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well-regulated militia.3. No quartering of soldiers.4. Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.5. Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.6. Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.7. Right of trial by jury in civil cases.8. Freedom from cruel and unusual punishments.9. Other rights of the people.10. Powers reserved to the states.The Bill of Rights does not decrease voting rights, limit the power of the monarch (as the U.S. does not have a monarchy), or increase the power of the national government. Instead, it serves to protect the rights of individuals from potential overreach by the government.#AnswerProtecting basic individual rights