The Bill of Rights was created to protect individual liberties and limit the power of the federal government. It was introduced because many Americans, including prominent figures like George Mason, opposed the original Constitution for lacking specific protections of individual rights. James Madison proposed these amendments to help win support for the Constitution's ratification, address concerns raised by Anti-Federalists, and educate the public about their rights. Ultimately, the Bill of Rights guarantees fundamental freedoms such as speech, religion, and due process, ensuring that government powers are clearly limited and that citizens' rights are explicitly protected.
