The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the

time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire,

in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers,

that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be

added: And as extending the ground of public confidence

in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of

its institution

What is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

O

A. The amendments list what citizens can and can't do.

O

B. The amendments have been passed by Congress.

O

C. The amendments replace existing constitutional rights.

O

D. The amendments are valid and legally binding.

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Addyson Bauer

15 August, 16:05

The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the

time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire,

in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers,

that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be

added: And as extending the ground of public confidence

in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of

its institution

What is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

O

A. The amendments list what citizens can and can't do.

O

B. The amendments have been passed by Congress.

O

C. The amendments replace existing constitutional rights.

O

D. The amendments are valid and legally binding.

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Goldie · Answer 1

C) In order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added" would be the best option, assuming you're referring to the Bill of Rights, since this was added to ensure that the new government wasn't too powerful