Samuel
Freedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and Petition
1
Protects the people's right to bear arms
2nd
No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner
3
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause
4
Protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent ("plead the 5th"), double jeopardy
5
Gives details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortens "lame duck" period (time between election and inauguration)
20
The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witnesses and to give a defense
6
The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more
7
People have other rights not specifically stated in the Constitution
9
Repealed the 18th amendment (prohibition)
21
Prohibited the poll tax
24
Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
8
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
13
Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves
15
Limits the president to two terms in office (or 10 years)
22
Created an income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it
16
Creates the direct election by the people of Senators
17
Gives all powers not specifically given to the United States government in the Constitution, to either the states or to the people
10
Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law
14
Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners
11
Explains what happens when the President dies or is unable to continue in office (Succession)
25
The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately
12
Prohibition of the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol
18
Gave women the right to vote
19
Gave Washington, D.C. representatives in the electoral college so that citizens of D.C. could participate in the electoral process, even though it is not an official state
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