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Amendment 1

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.

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Amendment 2

Right to bear arms.

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Amendment 3

Citizens do not have to house soldiers.

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4

Amendment 4

No unreasonable search or arrest.

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Amendment 5

No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself.

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Amendment 6

The right to a speedy and public trial

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Amendment 7

The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over.

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Amendment 8

No excessive bail or cruel punishment.

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Amendment 9

People get rights not listed in Constitution.

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Amendment 10

Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.

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Amendment 11

Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court.

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Amendment 12

Separate ballots for President and Vice President.

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13

Amendment 13

Abolish slavery.

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Amendment 14

If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S.

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Amendment 15

You cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed.

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Amendment 16

Income tax.

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Amendment 17

Popular election of U.S. Senators.

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Amendment 18

Prohibition.

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Amendment 19

Women get the right to vote.

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Amendment 20

President takes office on January 20th instead of March 4th.

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Amendment 21

Repeal prohibition.

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Amendment 22

President can only serve two terms.

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Amendment 23

Washington D.C. residents can vote for president.

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Amendment 24

Anti poll tax.

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Amendment 25

Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.

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Amendment 26

18 year olds get to vote.

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Amendment 27

Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term.

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