Protest unit
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'?
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a. the amendments list what citizens can and can't do
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b. the amendments have been passed by congress
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c. the amendments replace existing constitutional rights,
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d, the amendments are valid and legally binding,