The Founders wanted to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution because they wanted to include a way to amend the Constitution.
include a provision for the rule of law.
strengthen the system of checks and balances.
ensure that people’s rights were protected.

What were the consequences of johnson’s reconstruction plan? check all that apply. lincoln was assassinated. southerners lost their homes to african americans. state governments passes laws that oppressed african americans. confederate leaders regained their leadership roles. there was an increase in violence agains african americans.