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When were the first 10 amendments to the Constitution adopted and what was their purpose?

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The bill of Rights (United States) were ratified on December 15, 1791, The first 10 amendments are better known as the Bill or Rights. The 10 are a guarantee that citizens have rights to certain freedoms. By law, some things are guaranteed to every citizen.

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