The U.S. Bill of Rights. Preamble.

Preamble.

he Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution.Preamble to the Bill of Rights

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights

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