Bill of Rights
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Definition
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution, protecting basic rights.
Bill of Rights in plain English
When the U.S. Constitution was first written, many people worried it gave the government too much power and didn't clearly protect ordinary people. So the country added the Bill of Rights: the first 10 changes (called amendments) to the Constitution, spelling out freedoms the government can't take away, like the freedom to speak your mind, practice any religion, and get a fair trial. Think of it as a short list of promises pinned to the front of the rulebook, saying 'no matter what, these belong to the people.' On the citizenship test, you may be asked to name the Bill of Rights or one right it protects.
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