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Amendments:1-10 +
amendments 1-10 with #19 #22 and #26 added
amendment | what amendment says |
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2nd amendment | Each state has the right to create its own National Guard and each person has the right to own a gun |
1st amendment | freedom of speech, assembly, religion, press, and petition |
3rd amendment | You do not have to be forced to house soldiers in time of peace. |
4th amendment | You or your property cannot be searched or seized (taken) without a good reason |
5th amendment | You cannot be forced to testify against yourself. You cannot be tried twice for the same crime. Before you can be tried a Grand Jury must agree that there is enough reason to be tried |
6th amendment | a speedy and public trial with an impartial jury. The accused has the right to know what crime they are charged with and to have witnesses for their defense |
7th amendment | assures that an injured party can sue in civil court in cases involving disputes over money and property |
8th amendment | excessive bail shall not be required, also No cruel and unusual punishment |
9th amendment | Rights not specifically mentioned by the constitution should not be assumed not to exist |
10th amendment | reserved powers |
19th amendment | gives women the right to vote |
22nd amendment | presidential term limited to 2 terms(8 years) |
26th amendment | Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 |