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In order to get a consensus between anti-federalists and federalist to be able to forward on the Constitution, James Madison

advocated for a Bill of Rights. What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights for citizens of the United States?
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Gives a path to citizenship for immigrants.
Protects individuals from the government.
Gives civil rights to minorities.
Gives voting power to women.

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Protects individuals from the goverment

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Answer:

Protects individuals from the government

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Even though James Madison was originally against the Bill of Rights, he saw that to get enough people on board with the Constitution it was necessary. He became one of its strongest advocates and promoted it as a way to protect individuals from government encroachment on their individual rights. And plus the answer below is wrong.

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