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Protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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Protects the right to keep and bear arms.

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Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime.

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Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires a warrant.

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Guarantees due process, protection from double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and eminent domain.

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Ensures a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and the right to counsel.

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Guarantees a jury trial in civil cases exceeding $20.

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Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment.

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Protects rights not explicitly listed in the Constitution.

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Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

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Limits lawsuits against states.

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Revises the procedure for electing the President and Vice President.

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Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

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Grants citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S. and ensures equal protection under the law.

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Prohibits voting discrimination based on race, color, or previous servitude.

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Authorizes Congress to impose a federal income tax.

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Establishes the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote.

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Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol (later repealed).

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Grants women the right to vote.

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Changes the start dates for presidential and congressional terms.

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Repeals the 18th Amendment (ends Prohibition).

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Limits the President to two terms in office.

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Grants electoral votes to Washington, D.C.

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Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections.

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Clarifies the line of succession for the presidency.

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Lowers the voting age to 18.

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Delays congressional salary changes until after the next election.