The Bill of Rights was intended to protect ____ against the potential tyranny of ____.

A. the prerogatives of Congress, the president
B. the army and the navy, the national government
C. the South, the northern majority
D. individual liberties, a strong central government
E. civilian authorities, the military


Answer: D

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