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The basic purpose of the first 10 amendments to the constitution is to ?

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The first ten amendments are called the bill of rights. The main/basic purpose of the first ten amendments is um for to protect the individuals of the United States- protect their rights to property their natural rights as individuals, and limit the Government's power over the citizens.
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Well, the first 10 amendments are known as the bill of the rights, anyways, the purpose of them is to protect individuals of the U.S. such as, natural rights as citizens and limit the governments power over the citizens. :D Hope this helps 
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