What was the purpose of adding the Bill of Rights to the U. S. Constitution? A
to increase federal authority
В.
to advance universal suffrage
C.
to protect the rights of citizens
D
to define the rights of states

The Bill of Rights is the name given to the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution. The Bill of Rights consists of guarantees of civil liberties and checks on state power; it was added in order to convince states to ratify the Constitution

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the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation.