Which part of the U.S. Constitution protects individual rights and liberties from government overreach?

• A. The Articles
• B. The Preamble
• C. The Bill of Rights
• D. The Constitution's Amendments after the Bill

Answer: (C)

Protecting individual rights from government overreach is achieved by the Bill of Rights. These first ten amendments specifically limit government power and guarantee fundamental liberties—such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly; protections against unreasonable searches and seizures; rights to due process and a fair trial, and more. While the Articles describe how the government is organized and the Preamble states its purposes, the Bill of Rights is the part that directly safeguards everyday liberties from government intrusion. (Later amendments expand rights further, but the core protection comes from the Bill of Rights.)