Nemmers138 Amendments
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 1 | The right to free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion |
| 2 | The right to bear arms |
| 3 | No quartering of troops in peacetime |
| 4 | Guards against unreasonable searches and seizures |
| 5 | The right to due process and no double jeopardy |
| 6 | The right to a fair and speedy trial |
| 7 | Right to a jury trial for criminal and some civil cases |
| 8 | Prohibits excessive bail and no unusual punishment |
| 9 | Addresses our unenumerated rights |
| 10 | Federal powers are not stated in the Constitution are reserved for the states |
| 11 | Any state can be sued by a U.S. citizen |
| 12 | Changes in electoral college procedures |
| 13 | Abolishes and prohibits slavery |
| 14 | Citizenship due process equal protection |
| 15 | U.S. cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed |
| 16 | Congress is given the power to tax incomes |
| 17 | The direct election of senators |
| 18 | Prohibition of liquor |
| 19 | Women gain the right to vote |
| 20 | Procedures for outgoing president and the new president coming in |
| 21 | Repeal of prohibition (18th Amendment) |
| 22 | Limit on presidential terms |
| 23 | District of Columbia receives electoral votes |
| 24 | Prohibits federal and state governments from charging poll tax |
| 25 | Presidential succession and presidential disability |
| 26 | 18 year olds gain the right to vote |
| 27 | Any change in congressional salaries takes place after the general election |
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