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Opposition to the new Constitution centered around its ability to act on individuals. What limits were added immediately after ratification to calm these fears?

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To allay the fears of the people, the first 10 amendments were added to the new constitution. These were the Bill of Rights that would prevent Federal Government from violating the rights of the people. At that time people did not want to be dominated like the way the British did to them.

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