The Pilgrims created the Mayflower Compact because A. they needed to establish their religious beliefs before landing.

B. they wanted to set some guidelines for governing their colony.

C. they wanted to make sure all men and women had the right to vote.

D. there were royal officials onboard who required a constitution.

The first ten amendments, known as the bill of rights, protect individual freedoms and limit the power of the federal government. what amendment limits the powers of the state government and extends bill of rights' protections to citizens of a state? a) 12th amendment b) 14th amendment c) 15th amendment d) 17th amendment