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1st
freedom of speech, religion, and the press, and the right to assemble and petition the government.
2nd
right to bear arms.
3rd
Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes
4th
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
5th
One cannot be a witness against himself, and no double jeopardy.
6th
right to a fair and speedy trial
7th
right to trial by jury when dollar amount is more than 20 dollars
8th
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, as well as excessive bail or fines.
9th
rights in the Constitution does not deny other rights retained by the people.
10th
Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.
11th
Limits lawsuits against states by citizens of other states or foreign countries.
12th
Alters the process for electing the President and Vice President, separating their ballots in the Electoral College.
13th
Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
14th
Guarantees equal protection under the law and due process to all citizens.
15th
Prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
16th
Gives government right to impose an income tax
17th
Direct election of senators
18th
Banned Alcohol
19th
Gave women the right to vote
20th
set dates when federal offices end
21st
Repealed Prohibition
22nd
Two Term limit on the presidency
23rd
Gives Washington DC electoral votes
24th
Abolished poll taxes
25th
Vice President takes over if the current president is removed from office
26th
Moved the voting age to 18
27th
forbids any changes to the salary of Congress members from taking effect until the next election concludes.
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