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Why were many citizens concerned about the lack of a bill of rights in the original Constitution?

A. They wanted to get rid of all restrictions on the rights of the people.


B. If you list some rights, then those rights become more important than others.


C. They feared a governmental abuse of power that might restrict their freedoms.


D. They were afraid that the new national government would abolish enslavement.

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Answer:

(C) They feared a governmental abuse of power that might restrict their freedoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

the yellow one is the correct one in the red one is incorrect

Why were many citizens concerned about the lack of a bill of rights in the original-example-1
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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

American colonist were still recovering from the rule if Britain which they felt was oppressive, which is why they were afraid the new governtment would abuse their power

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