What is the importance of the Bill of Rights?

• A. It outlines the structure of the federal government.
• B. It protects individual liberties and limits government power.
• C. It describes how to amend the Constitution.
• D. It lists the duties of citizens.

Answer: (B)

The Bill of Rights is about protecting individual liberties and limiting government power. It consists of the first ten amendments, designed to safeguard fundamental freedoms—like speech, religion, and due process—and to keep the federal government from overstepping its authority in criminal procedures, searches, and other aspects of daily life. This makes the statement describing protections for personal rights and checks on government power the best fit. The other options address different parts of the Constitution—the structure of the government, how to amend the Constitution, or duties of citizens—none of which are the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights.