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


The first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights were adopted when the Constitution was ratified and were intended to reserve all power to the federal government.


The first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Independence, were adopted when the Constitution was ratified and were intended to preserve the right of residents of the new nation to declare or reject citizenship.


The first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Independence, were adopted when the Constitution was ratified and were intended to carefully define individual liberties against the powers of the government.


The first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights were adopted when the Constitution was ratified and were intended to carefully define individual liberties against the powers of the government.