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Amendments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Freedom of speech, religion, press, and to peaceably assemble. |
| Amendment 2 | The security of free state, right to bear arms. |
| Amendment 3 | No housing soldiers |
| Amendment 4 | Secure in their persons, houses, and papers. No unreasonable searches, police must get a warrant to search a house. |
| Amendment 5 | You can't be put on trial for the same crime twice. No private property may be used by the government without permission. |
| Amendment 6 | You have a right to a fair and speedy trial, and you don't have to be put as a witness against yourself. |
| Amendment 7 | You are allowed to sue someone freely, with reasonability |
| Amendment 8 | Your bail out of jail will depend on your crime, no curl or unusual punishment |
| Amendment 9 | Nothing may be used in the Constitution to pull away rights |
| Amendment 10 | Congress's power is limited, but is supreme to all other laws |
| Amendment 13 | No slavery in the US |
| Amendment 14 | All rights go to the naturalized citizens as well |
| Amendment 15 | All people are to be treated equally under the law no matter, race, sex, or relign. |
| Amendment 19 | Women get the right to vote |
| Amendment 26 | You may vote at the age of 18, you are allowed to vote if you are a citizen no matter your race or sex. |