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Protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, the right to assemble, and the right to petition the government. Prevents Congress from establishing a national religion (Establishment Clause) or interfering with individuals' free exercise of religion.

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Protects the individual's right to own and carry weapons for self-defense, subject to regulation.

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Prohibits the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in their homes during peacetime without their consent.

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Protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. Requires warrants issued by a judge based on probable cause to conduct a search.

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Protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy (being tried twice for the same crime), and deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. Includes the Takings Clause, which allows the government to take private property for public use only if it provides fair compensation.

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Guarantees a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in criminal cases. Ensures the accused has the right to know the charges, confront witnesses, obtain witnesses in their favor, and have legal counsel.

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Protects the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving disputes over property or money worth more than $20.

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Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel or unusual punishments for crimes.

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Declares that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights people have. Other rights retained by the people are protected even if not explicitly mentioned.

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Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

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Limits the ability of individuals to sue states in federal court without the state's consent.

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Modifies the electoral process to ensure separate votes for President and Vice President, preventing ties and conflicts in elections.

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Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.

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Grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. Ensures equal protection under the law and guarantees due process from the states.

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Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

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Allows Congress to levy a federal income tax without apportioning it among the states based on population.

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Changes the selection of U.S. senators from being appointed by state legislatures to being elected directly by the people.

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Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol within the U.S. (later repealed).

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Grants women the right to vote, ensuring voting rights cannot be denied based on sex.

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Shortens the time between election and the start of congressional and presidential terms. Presidential terms now begin on January 20, and congressional terms on January 3.

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Repeals the 18th Amendment, ending the national prohibition of alcohol.

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Limits Presidents to two terms in office, or a maximum of 10 years if they assume office through succession.

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Grants residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote for President and Vice President by giving the district electoral votes.

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Prohibits requiring payment of a poll tax as a condition for voting in federal elections.

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Clarifies the procedures for presidential disability and succession. If the President is unable to serve, the Vice President becomes Acting President.

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Lowers the voting age from 21 to 18, largely in response to youth involvement during the Vietnam War.

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Prevents laws affecting congressional salaries from taking effect until after the next election of representatives.