27 Amendments (concise & pictures)

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1st Amendment

Civil Liberties (natural rights guaranteed by the Constitution):

*Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition the gov't

<p>Civil Liberties (natural rights guaranteed by the Constitution):</p><p>*Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and to petition the gov't</p>
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2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms & militia

<p>Right to bear arms &amp; militia</p>
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3rd Amendment

No quartering (housing) troops without consent

<p>No quartering (housing) troops without consent</p>
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4th Amendment

protect searches and seizures (search warrant)

- need probable cause

<p>protect searches and seizures (search warrant)</p><p>- need probable cause</p>
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5th Amendment

(1) No Double Jeopardy - can't be tried for the same crime twice

(2) Eminent Domain - your property can't be taken from you without gov't paying for it

(3) No Self-Incrimination - "right to remain silent"

<p>(1) No Double Jeopardy - can't be tried for the same crime twice</p><p>(2) Eminent Domain - your property can't be taken from you without gov't paying for it</p><p>(3) No Self-Incrimination - "right to remain silent"</p>
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6th Amendment

Right to a fair, speedy trial with witnesses

<p>Right to a fair, speedy trial with witnesses</p>
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7th Amendment

Right to jury in civil trials over $20

<p>Right to jury in civil trials over $20</p>
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8th Amendment

No cruel and unusual punishment,

no excessive bail or fines

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9th Amendment

rights not specified by the constitution, belong to the people, not the federal gov't

<p>rights not specified by the constitution, belong to the people, not the federal gov't</p>
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10th Amendment

the Federal Government only has those powers specifically listed in the Constitution (enumerated powers). If it isn't listed, it belongs to the states or people.

(ex.- President says all teachers must be vaccinated, but the governors of each state can say no)

<p>the Federal Government only has those powers specifically listed in the Constitution (enumerated powers). If it isn't listed, it belongs to the states or people.</p><p>(ex.- President says all teachers must be vaccinated, but the governors of each state can say no)</p>
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11th Amendment

One State cannot be sued by another state

<p>One State cannot be sued by another state</p>
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12th Amendment

procedure of electing the president and vice president

- separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President

<p>procedure of electing the president and vice president</p><p>- separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President</p>
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13th Amendment

Abolished slavery.

<p>Abolished slavery.</p>
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14th Amendment

1) Gives all citizens equal protection under law

2) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens

- protected African Americans from slave codes

<p>1) Gives all citizens equal protection under law</p><p>2) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens</p><p>- protected African Americans from slave codes</p>
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15th Amendment

States cannot deny any person the right to vote based on race or color

<p>States cannot deny any person the right to vote based on race or color</p>
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16th Amendment

Gave Congress the power to tax income

<p>Gave Congress the power to tax income</p>
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17th Amendment

Established that people directly elect senators

<p>Established that people directly elect senators</p>
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18th Amendment

Prohibits the sale, production, and distribution of alcohol

<p>Prohibits the sale, production, and distribution of alcohol</p>
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19th Amendment

women's right to vote

<p>women's right to vote</p>
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20th Amendment

Changed dates of congress and president terms

(Congress begins on January 30th; President starts on January 20th)

"Lame-duck" Amendment

<p>Changed dates of congress and president terms</p><p>(Congress begins on January 30th; President starts on January 20th)</p><p>"Lame-duck" Amendment</p>
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21st Amendment

Repeal of 18th Amendment (prohibiting alcohol)

<p>Repeal of 18th Amendment (prohibiting alcohol)</p>
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22nd Amendment

Limits the president to two terms

<p>Limits the president to two terms</p>
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23rd Amendment

Gives Washington DC electoral college votes as if it were a state

<p>Gives Washington DC electoral college votes as if it were a state</p>
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24th Amendment

Abolished poll tax

<p>Abolished poll tax</p>
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25th Amendment

Gave procedure for Presidential succession

<p>Gave procedure for Presidential succession</p>
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26th Amendment

lowered the voting age to 18 (from 21)

<p>lowered the voting age to 18 (from 21)</p>
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27th Amendment

gave rules for congressional pay raises

(not to begin until the next election)

<p>gave rules for congressional pay raises</p><p>(not to begin until the next election)</p>