What is the purpose of the bill of rights? a. it explains how the congress can enact a new law. b. it explains the circumstances in which people have the right to overthrow the government. c. it specifically defines the individual rights that are protected by the government. d. it specifically defines the states' rights that are protected by the government.

15 ish points match the words with their definitions. 1. limits the federal government to powers the constitution specifically delegated to it 1.loose construction 2. gathering for the purpose of creating a constitution to lay down the laws for running the u.s. 2. provision 3. arrangement or groundwork laid to get a 3. faction program going. 4. president is given power to deport any 4. alien and sedition acts alien he deems dangerous alien and sedition acts 5. allowing the federal government all 5. constitutional convention powers not denied it within the constitution 6. a group that may not be in agreement 6. strict construction with the general direction of the larger population.