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Freedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and Petition
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Protects the people's right to bear arms
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No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner
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Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause
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Protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent ("plead the 5th"), double jeopardy
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The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witnesses and to give a defense
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The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more
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Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
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People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution
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Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution, to either the states or to the people
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Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners
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The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately
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Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
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Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law
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Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves
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Created an income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it
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Creates the direct election by the people of Senators
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Prohibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol
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Gave women the right to vote
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Gives details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortens "lame duck" period (time between election and inauguration)
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Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition)
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Limits the president to two terms in office (or 10 years)
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Gave Washington, D.C. representatives in the electoral college so that citizens of D.C. could participate in the electoral process, even though it is not an official state
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Prohibited the poll tax
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Explains what happens when the President dies or is unable to continue in office (Succession)
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Sets the national voting age at 18, cannot be set any higher
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Any changes in Congressional salaries will take place after the next term starts