The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution

question 31

Multiple Choice

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• A) are known as the Bill of Rights.
• B) were added to the Constitution to protect citizens from state governments.
• C) outline the powers of each branch of the federal government.
• D) provide for institutional "checks and balances."
• E) initially restricted on state, not federal action.

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