Nine of the first ten amendments to the Constitution placed limits on the
A) states.
B) new government.
C) rights of individuals.
D) courts.
E) presidential cabinet.

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The first ten amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights, were added to the Constitution to ensure that the new federal government would not abuse its power and infringe upon the rights of individuals. Therefore, the amendments placed limits on the new government's actions and authority, making choice B the correct answer.

Nine of the First Ten Amendments to the Constitution Placed