No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or
otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or
indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the
land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service
in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be
subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of
life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to
be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty,
or property, without due process of law; nor shall private
property be taken for public use, without just
compensation.
Why was the above passage included in the Bill of Rights?
OA. To divide political powers between state and federal government
OB. To emphasize the importance of a strong national military
OC. To explain why rights were being reserved for citizens rather than
the government
OD. To protect the rights of citizens against the abuses the British had
committed

The passage you provided is actually a segment from the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights. It was included in the Bill of Rights for the following reasons: OD. To protect the rights of citizens against the abuses the British had committed. The Founding Fathers of the United States were keen on ensuring that citizens' rights were safeguarded against the types of abuses they had experienced under British rule. The protections outlined in the Fifth Amendment, such as the right to a grand jury indictment, protection against double jeopardy, the right to remain silent, due process, and protection of private property, were included to prevent government overreach and ensure fairness and justice for individuals. In summary, the passage in the Fifth Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to protect the rights of citizens against potential abuses by the government, drawing from the experiences of colonial America under British rule.