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1st Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
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2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
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4th Amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
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5th Amendment
Criminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination
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6th Amendment
The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person
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8th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment
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14th Amendment
Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws. Selective incorporation applies civil liberties to the states.
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15th Amendment
Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of race, color, or precious condition of servitude
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17th Amendment
Established the direct election of senators (instead of being chosen by state legislatures)
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19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote
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22nd Amendment
Limits the president to two terms.
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24th Amendment
Abolishes poll taxes
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26th Amendment
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18