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27 Terms

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1st

Free speech, press, petition, religion

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2nd

Right to bear arms

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3rd

No quartering of soldiers

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4th

No unreasonable search/seizure

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5th

Can’t be forced to incriminate yourself, no double jeopardy, eminent domain

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6th

Lawyer, fair, speedy trial, right to confront witnesses against you

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Citizens have the right to a jury trial in federal non-criminal cases

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No cruel and unusual punishment/unreasonable bail

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9th

Just because it is not mentioned in the Constitution does not mean we don't have that right

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10th

All powers not given to the national government go to the states

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11th

Citizens cannot sue a state in federal court without the state's permission

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12th

Separate electoral college ballots for President and Vice President

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13th

Abolished slavery

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14th

Reiterated citizenship for freed slaves/privileges and immunities clause/due process clause/equal protection clause

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15th

All males could vote

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16th

Congress can levy an income tax

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17th

Senators now elected by the people of the state NOT legislatures

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18th

Prohibition of alcohol

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19th

Women’ suffrage

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20th

Moved up the time national office holders take office/if something happens to Pres., VP takes over

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21st

Repealed prohibition

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22nd

Limited the president's terms to two 4 year terms (max. of 10 years)

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23rd

Gave DC 3 electoral votes

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24th

Abolished poll taxes

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25th

Procedures for if the Pres becomes unfit for duty

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26th

18 y/o can vote

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27th

Congress can’t increase their pay in the same term