What is meant by the phrase “further declaratory and restrictive clauses”

This quote is located in the preamble of the Bill of Rights. This quote means that the sole purpose of the amendments that we call “bill of rights” was to prevent the federal government from “misconstruing or abusing its powers.” to do so, “further declaratory and restrictive clauses” were recommended.

Those clauses are seen in each Amendment, that have restraints on the powers of the federal government. All of them aim to prevent misconduct from the government, for example in Article I, you can see: “Congress shall make no law…”

richard allen was a minister for a african methodist episcopal church. he was also a educator and a writer one of america most active and influential black leaders. in 1794, he founded a african methodist episcopal church in philadelphia, pennsylvania. the church that he founded was the first independent african american denomination in the united states. he was a influential leader that makes many people feel comfortable under his preachings. they trusted him and supported him even though it could get them in trouble because slavery was happening. he risked his life to bring slaves and others closer to god and writing books. as a boy he and his family were slaves but some how he managed to teach himself how to read, write and preach. he has written four books about his life, slavery and hymns/preaching.