What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called?

• A. The Bill of Rights
• B. The Charter of Liberties
• C. The Magna Carta
• D. The Code of Rights

Answer: (A)

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are collectively known as the Bill of Rights. They were added to protect fundamental freedoms and limit the power of the government, addressing concerns that the new framework might not safeguard individual rights. Ratified in 1791, the Bill of Rights outlines protections such as freedom of speech, religion, and due process, forming the core set of rights many people associate with American liberty. The other names listed aren’t used for this group of amendments: Magna Carta is an English medieval document that influenced later rights, while the other terms aren’t recognized labels for these amendments.