The Bill of Rights protects Americans in several ways, making it an important part of the U. S. Constitution. Choose ALL examples of ways the Bill of Rights protects Americans. A) They protect government leaders from citizens' protests. B) They protect American citizens from the government's power. C) They protect the rights and freedoms of individual citizens. D) They protect American's rights to form their own governments. E) They protect the rights of people who have been accused of crimes.