| Term | Definition |
|---|
| 1 | Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition for grievances |
| 2 | Right to bear arms |
| 3 | Quartering of troops during times of peace |
| 4 | No illegal search and seizures |
| 5 | Right of Accused persons(due process, no double jeopardy, self-incrimination, & eminent domain) |
| 6 | Right to a speedy, fair, jury trial in criminal cases |
| 7 | Right to a jury trial in civil cases |
| 8 | No cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bails and fines |
| 9 | Rights not in the constitution are given to people |
| 10 | Powers not given to national gov't are given to states |
| 11 | When a state is sued by someone not from that state, it will be tried in a state court |
| 12 | Changed electoral ballots from one to two |
| 13 | Abolished slavery |
| 14 | Rights of citizens (made slaves citizens, equal protection) |
| 15 | Right to vote given to black men |
| 16 | Congress can impose income tax |
| 17 | Direct election of senators (senators chosen by people,not by state) |
| 18 | Prohibition of alcohol |
| 19 | Woman's Suffrage |
| 20 | Lame duck amendment; president takes office on Jan. 20 |
| 21 | Repeal of prohibition, alcohol legalalized |
| 22 | Limited presidential service to two terms |
| 23 | Gave 3 electoral colleges votes to Washington D.C. |
| 24 | Abolished poll taxes |
| 25 | Presidential Disability and Succession |
| 26 | Set voting age to 18 |
| 27 | Pay raises in congress dont go into effect until the next term |
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