gov amendments

1st - I

freedom speech, press, religion, assembly, petition

2nd - II

the right to bear arms

4th - IV

protection from unreasonable searches and seizures.

• law enforcements need warrants to search

5th - V

tldr: federal ver of due process

• right to grand jury, bans double jeopardy (no second trial to same crime)

• right to remain silent (miranda rights)

• eminent domain (gov needs to compensate when taking private property for public use)

6th - VI

right to a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury and a lawyer

• also must be told of crimes being charged with, can call witnesses in their favor and also question witnesses testifying against them

9th - IX

people possess fundamental rights that are not explicitly listed in the Constitution

10th - X

aka federalism amendment

federal government only possesses the powers explicitly granted to it by the U.S. Constitution. All other powers are reserved exclusively for the states or the people

13th - XIII

abolishment of slavery, outlawing involuntary servitude

14th - XIV

anyone born in U.S. is a ctizen, equal protection of the law to everyone

• state ver of due process

15th - XV

prohibits the restriction of the vote based on color

17th - XVII

senators are now voted on by the American public instead of being appointed

19th - XIX

gave women the right to vote

23rd - XXIII

Allowed D.C. to vote

24th - XXIV

banned poll taxes

26th - XXVI

changed voting age to 18 from the original 21