To protect the rights of US citizens ten amendments (changes) were added to the constitution that guarantee the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, etc. What is the common name for these ten amendments?
- the bill of rights
- the peoples amendments
- the law of the land
- none of these
Answer
The correct answer is A) the bill of rights.
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