Read this passage from the Bill of Rights:
No person shall be ... deprived of life, liberty, or property,
without due process of law; nor shall private property be
taken for public use, without just compensation.
How did the inclusion of this passage reflect the historical context
surrounding the ratification of the Constitution?
A. It demonstrated Americans commitment to the philosophy of
federalism
B. It revealed that Americans were more concerned with the public
good than with individual rights
C. It indicated that Americans were comfortable with a powerful
national government,
D. It highlighted the importance Americans placed on protecting civil
liberties