What is the collective term for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?
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The Bill of Rights
Ratified in 1791, these amendments protect individual liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and the press. They were added to address concerns from Anti-Federalists about government overreach.
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- What name is given to the group of ten amendments ratified in 1791 to protect individual liberties in the U.S.?