I believe that the first choice is the correct one
By promising ALL citizens basic rights in the First Amendment such as freedom of speech, of press, of religion, and of assembly as opposed to having those rights dictated by a king. Also by guaranteeing that any powers not specifically stated in the document are given to the states and the people, as opposed to having one ruler decide all.
Protect the rights of individuals from the federal government
Answer:
a. series of actions by the protestant church intended to separate the church and state
In 17th and 18th century Europe, absolute rulers based their claim to the throne on the idea of divine right. Everyone believed that the rulers were appointed by God.