Answer:
to protect the rights of U.S citizens (more info below)
Explanation:
The amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were designed to protect the fundamental rights of U.S. citizens, to guarantee freedom of speech , of the press, of assembly and of the exercise of religion; the right to a fair legal procedure and to bear arms; and that powers not delegated to the federal government were reserved for States.
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