Question

How is the bill of rights structured? How effective is this structure in achieving the purpose of the document

Answer 1

Answer

The bill of rights is structured as a list of rights guaranteed to the people of America.  This structure is effective because it keeps the focus very clearly on the rights it lays out.

Explanation

Bill of rights is the list most important rights to the citizens of a country. It protects those rights against  infringement from public officials and private citizens. It moves from personal legal rights to rights concerning the operation of government.

Answer 2

The structure and purpose of each branch was devised so as to assure checks and balances, which provide another way of limiting government power and potential abuses. The Tenth Amendment notes that the states or the people retain those powers not delegated to the federal government.