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1st amendment

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

2nd amendment

right to bear arms

4th amendment

protection from unreasonable search and seizures

5th amendment

rights of the accused: no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, due process

6th amendment

right to fair and speedy trial

8th amendment

no cruel or unusual punishment

10th amendment

powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people

13th amendment

abolished slavery and involuntary servitude (except as punishment for a crime)

14th amendment

defines citizenship; guarantees equal protection and due process under the law

15th amendment

prohibits denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude

17th amendment

establishes the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote

19th amendment

prohibits denial to vote based on sex (womens suffrage)

22nd amendment

limits the president to two terms

24th amendment

prohibits the use of poll taxes in federal elections

25th amendment

establishes procedures for presidential succession and disability

26th amendment

lowering voting age from 21 to 18