Question

The purpThe purpose of the "first ten amendments" to the Constitution is to __________.a define the powers of the executive branch
b limit the power of state governments over individuals
 c protect the rights of individuals from the federal government
 d describe a check on the powers of the judicial branchose of the "first ten amendments" to the Constitution is to

Answer 1

Answer:

C protect the rights of individuals from the federal government

Explanation:

The purpose of the first ten amendments to the Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, is to protect the rights of individuals from the federal government. These amendments guarantee people's freedom of religion, of expression and of the press, people's right to enjoy a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in criminal prosecutions, people's right to be free from unreasonable government intrusion in their homes through the requirement of a warrant, and it grants states and people certain reserved powers, among others.

Answer 2

Protect the rights of individuals from the federal government