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Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly
1st Amendment
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
Congressional salaries do not take effect until the next term
27th
We are protected against illegal searches and seizures
4th Amendment
Soldiers cannot be quartered (sheltered) in our homes
3rd Amendment
Right to a jury in a criminal trial. Right to confront your accuser. Right to a speedy trial
6th Amendment
You have the right to an attorney in a Civil Trial
7th Amendment
You are protected against cruel and unusual punishments
8th Amendment
You are protected against having to testify against yourself. You cannot be tried twice for the same crime. You have to be properly compensated if the government seizes your land for public use.
5th Amendment.
You have rights that are not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
9th Amendment
powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution, nor prohibited to the states, are reserved for the states or the people.
10th Amendment
People are guaranteed equal protection under the law
14th Amendment
Women gained the right to vote
19th Amendment
The right to vote cannot be denied based on race
15th Amendment
Slavery is illegal
13th Amendment
U.S. Senators are now elected by the people instead of being chosen by state legislatures
17th Amendment
This (now repealed) amendment made alcohol illegal
18th Amendment
The right to vote is now set at 18
26th Amendment
The federal government gained the right to impose an income tax
16th Amendment
This Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment
21st Amendment
Inauguration day is moved from March to January
20th Amendment
Washington D.C. gains the right to vote and receives presidential electors.
23rd Amendment
You cannot charge to vote
24th Amendment
Term limits for presidents are set at 2
22nd Amendment
Determines presidential succession if president is unable to perform duties
25th Amendment