January 20th is the new Inauguration Day and congress begins new session in January
What is Amendment 20
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slavery abolished
What is Amendment 13
100
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
What is the Amendment 1
100
no cruel or unusual punishment and no excessive bail
What is Amendment 8
200
no troops can be quartered at someone's house without their permission
What is Amendment 3
200
the right to remain silent; no double jeopardy; property cannot be taken for public use; right to a speedy and public trial
What is Amendment 5
200
Women's Suffrage
What is Amendment 19
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right to a fair trial by jury with an impartial judge; right to be informed of charges you're accused of; right to know your witness/accuser; right to a lawyer
What is Amendment 6
200
no search or seizure without probable cause and/or a search warrant
What is Amendment 4
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right to a trial by jury in civil cases (over $1000)
What is Amendment 7
300
all government responsibilities not specifically given to the US federal government remain with the state
What is Amendment 10
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18-year-olds can vote
What is Amendment 26
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right to vote can't be denied because of your race, color, or previous servitude
What is Amendment 15
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all rights not given specifically to the US government remain with the people
What is Amendment 9
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Congress cannot vote themselves a pay raise to take effect immediately
What is Amendment 27
400
Citizenship Rights (Due Process Incorporation clause)
What is Amendment 14
400
Income Taxes (1913)
What is Amendment 16
400
no law suits against the state
What is Amendment 11
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the President and Vice President must be from the same political property and run together
What is Amendment 12
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The president can be elected a max of 2 terms and can serve no more than 11 years
What is Amendment 22
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No poll taxes
What is Amendment 24
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If the President is incapacitated the Vice President will take over office. If the Vice President position is vacant then the President will nominate a replacement and the congress will confirm.
What is Amendment 25
500
direct elections of senators
What is Amendment 17
500
DC residents can elect electors for the electoral college