The Constitution Amendments
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deanh212 on February 26, 2012
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All the Amendments in the Constitution. Years included.
The first 10 Amendments are known as The Bill of Rights.
The 13th, 14th, 15th, and 24th Amendments protect the rights of Black citizens.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 The 27 Amendments of the Constitution | Courtesy of Dean H. and Zach C. |
| 1st Amendment | Freedom of religion, speech, assemble, and the freedom to address the Government. 1791 |
| 2nd Amendment | The right to bear arms. 1791 |
| 3rd Amendment | Soldiers can't demand housing in a time of peace. 1791 |
| 4th Amendment | No searching in your home without a warrant or a reasonable cause. 1791 |
| 5th Amendment | Right to remain silent. You do not have to give evidence against yourself. 1791 |
| 6th Amendment | Right to trial. Right to attorney. Right to know the evidence against you. 1791 |
| 7th Amendment | Can only go to court once for a crime. 1791 |
| 8th Amendment | No cruel and unusual punishment. 1791 |
| 9th Amendment | Government cannot take away your rights even if it is not mentioned in the constitution. 1791 |
| 10th Amendment | Protects states from the Federal Government. Each state is separate. 1791 |
| 11th Amendment | Citizens from another state cannot sue other states. 1795 |
| 12th Amendment | Use electoral college to elect the President and Vice President. 1804 |
| 13th Amendment | No slavery of any kind what so ever. Violators will be punished. 1865 |
| 14th Amendment | All citizens have freedom to life, liberty, and property. 1868 |
| 15th Amendment | All citizens have the right to vote. 1870 |
| 16th Amendment | Congress has the power to tax your income. 1913 |
| 17th Amendment | Election of senators every six years. No term limit. 1913 |
| 18th Amendment | Prohibition = No alcohol. 1919 |
| 19th Amendment | Women have the right to vote. 1920 |
| 20th Amendment | "Lame Duck Amendment" If the President dies, the Vice President becomes the President. January 20th is Inauguration Day. 1933 |
| 21st Amendment | Alcohol is now legal in the United States.1933 |
| 22nd Amendment | Limit President's maximum number of terms to 2 terms. 1951 |
| 23rd Amendment | Washington D.C. cannot vote for senators and has 3 Representatives. 1961 |
| 24th Amendment | No poll tax. All states abolish taxes or test in order to vote regardless of race. 1964 |
| 25th Amendment | Vice President takes over automatically and picks a new Vice President. 1967 |
| 26th Amendment | 18 year olds can vote. 1971 |
| 27th Amendment | Restraint on Congressional Salaries. 1992 |
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