27 Amendments

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1st Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and Petition
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2nd Amendment
Protects the people's right to bear arms
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3rd Amendment
No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner
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4th Amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause
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5th Amendment
Protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent ("plead the 5th"), double jeopardy
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6th Amendment
The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witnesses and to give a defense
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8th Amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
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9th Amendment
People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution
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10th Amendment
Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution, to either the states or to the people
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13th Amendment
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
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14th Amendment
Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law
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15th Amendment
Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves
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18th Amendment
Prohibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol
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19th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote
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21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition)
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24th Amendment
Prohibited the poll tax
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26th Amendment
Sets the national voting age at 18, cannot be set any higher
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