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The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. They limit the power of the government. The basic purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect two kinds of rights: rights of persons accused of crimes, like trial by jury, and rights of individual liberty, such as freedom of speech and religion. The Bill of Rights protects citizens against abuses by both the national and state governments.

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