Instructions: Read the following passage and select the best answer for each of the questions that follow. (Passage content provided) [cite_start]In the view of James Madison and the other Founding Fathers, the Ninth Amendment limits the power of the central Federal government by……
A. preventing constitutionally listed rights from being viewed as exhaustive
B. giving the citizens rights in every area not explicitly addressed by the law
C. codifying a vast universe of federally enforceable rights
D. guaranteeing, in the text of US Constitution, all rights held by Natural Rights Theory
E. ensuring all citizens are able to vote and thus, choose the democratic leaders
Explanation: The Ninth Amendment states: "the fact that certain rights are listed in the Constitution shall not be construed to imply that other rights of the people are denied"[cite: 769]. This prevents the listed rights from being viewed as exhaustive. (Option 1)
