| Term | Definition |
|---|
| 1 | Freedom of Religion, speech, press, and assembly |
| 2 | Right to bear arms |
| 3 | The government can't quarter troops |
| 4 | No illegal search and seizures |
| 5 | Right of Accused persons(due process, no double jeopardy etc...) |
| 6 | right to a speedy, fair trial |
| 7 | In federal court cases where lawsuits involve more than $20, a trial by jurt is guarenteed |
| 8 | no cruel and unusual punishment |
| 9 | rights not in const. are given to people |
| 10 | powers not given to nat. gov. given to states |
| 11 | When a state is sued by someone not from that state, it will be tried in a state court |
| 12 | electoral reform |
| 13 | abolished slavery |
| 14 | rights of citizens( made slaves citizens, nationaled BOR so states had to abide) |
| 15 | Right to vote given to blacks |
| 16 | Congress can impose income tax |
| 17 | Direct election of senators(senators chosen by people,not by state) |
| 18 | Prohibition of alcohol |
| 19 | Woman can vote |
| 20 | Lame duck amendment(formal stuff) |
| 21 | repeal of prhibition, alcohol legal |
| 22 | No one can be elected to president more than twice |
| 23 | Washington D.C. gets electoral votes |
| 24 | No more poll tax |
| 25 | What to do if the president aquires a disability |
| 26 | Must be 18 to vote |
| 27 | Pay raises in congress dont go into effect until the next term |
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