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"The United States Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution."

"These amendments limit the powers of the federal government,protecting the rights of all citizens,
residents and visitors on United States territory."

These amendments guarantee:

"Freedoms of speech, press, and religion; the people's right to keep and bear arms; the freedom
of assembly; the freedom to petition; and the rights to be free of unreasonable search
and seizure; cruel and unusual punishment; and compelled self-incrimination."



The Amendments

Amendments 1-5 of the Constitution
Amendments 5-10 of the Constitution