Right to bear arms
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Protects against unreasonable search and seize
4
Rights of the criminally accused
5
Rights to a speedy trial by jury
6
All powers not given to the federal government are left for the states to take care of/decide
10
No one may be forced to house the soldiers
3
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
1
Rights to a jury trial in civil cases
7
People have other basic rights not listed in the constitution
9
No excessive bail, no cruel or unusual punishment
Federal courts do not have jurisdiction in cases against a state
11
Provides equality for all citizens; state government must follow previously passed amendments
14
Provides for separate elections for a president and vice president
12
All males have the right to vote
15
Abolishes slavery
13
Congress has the power to pass direct taxes, such as income tax
16
Senators are to be elected by the voters in their state; governor fills state senator positions opens during a term
Beginning of president, VP and congress terms in office begins in January; presidential succession can take place before Presidential inauguration
20
Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages is made illegal
18
Gives women the right to vote
19
Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages is made legal
21
Eliminates poll tax
24
Lowers voting age from 21 to 18
26
Provides for presidential succession and filling a vacant office of vice president
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Presidents may serve no more than two terms or a total of ten years
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