Delegates like Edmund Randolph and George Mason sought to include a Bill of Rights in the Constitution to protect individual liberties and limit government power. They were concerned that without explicit protections, citizens might face infringements on their rights. Their advocacy highlighted the importance of safeguarding personal freedoms in the new framework of government. Ultimately, their efforts contributed to the adoption of the Bill of Rights in 1791.
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