US Constitutional Amendments
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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
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The right to bear arms
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No quartering of soldiers in homes
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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
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Rights in criminal cases : no self-incrimination or double jeopardy, gives due process
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Right to a fair and speedy trial, right to confront witnesses, and right to an attorney
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Right to a jury in civil cases when value exceeds $20
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No excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
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Rights to people not explicitly expressed in the constitution.
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Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people
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federal courts cant hear cases where a state is sued by an someone from another state or another country.
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Procedures for electing president and vice president by the electoral college
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No slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
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Equal protection under the law and due process for all citizens
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Voting rights cannot be denied based on race
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federal government can tax income
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senators are directly voted by the people of each state
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Prohibited alcohol
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right to vote shall not be denied based on sex
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Terms of the President and Vice President, and the convening of Congress
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Repeal of prohibition; allows states to regulate alcohol
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Limits the President to two terms in office
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Allows residents of Washington D.C. to vote for presidential electors
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Stopped poll taxes in federal elections
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Presidential succession and if they are disabled
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The right to vote for citizens eighteen years of age or older
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Limits on congressional pay raises
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