The first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as what?

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as the Bill of Rights. This set of amendments was ratified in 1791 and serves to protect individual liberties and rights from government infringement. The Bill of Rights includes fundamental rights such as freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and the rights of the accused in criminal proceedings, among others.

The Preamble, on the other hand, is the introductory statement of the Constitution that outlines the purpose and guiding principles of the document but does not contain any amendments. The Articles of Confederation refer to the original governing document of the United States prior to the Constitution, which established a weaker federal government and was eventually replaced. The Civil Rights Amendments typically reference the post-Civil War amendments (the 13th, 14th, and 15th) that aimed to secure rights for former slaves and ensure equal protection under the law, but they do not encompass the first ten amendments.