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Constitutional Amendments 1-27

Terms in this set (27)

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