The basic purpose of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution is to
(a) describe the powers of the three branches of government
(b) limit the powers of state governments
(c) guarantee the rights of individuals
(d) establish a system of checks and balance
Ans: (c) guarantee the rights of individuals
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