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Amendments
for Mcreynolds, only has some of them
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 | right to free speech, free press, freedom to protest, right to petition the government, freedom of religion |
| 4 | no search w/out warrant |
| 5 | due process in trials; no double Jeopardy, cannot be forced to testify against self, miranda rights, a jury of peers, etc |
| 6 | due process in criminal cases- trial by jury of peers, provided a lawyer, informed of the crime they are being charged for, etc. |
| 7 | Same as 6 but for civil cases- due process, trial by jury, provided a lawyer, etc. |
| 8 | no cruel or unusual punishment |
| 10 | any powers not given to federal go to state governments |
| 13 | abolishes slavery |
| 14 | universal suffrage men 21+, birthright citizenship, nullifies 3/5 compromise, gov is not responsible for confederacy |
| 15 | cannot be denied right to vote based on race |
| 16 | establishes income tax |
| 17 | Senators elected by people not state legislature |
| 22 | term limits on presidency |
| 23 | outlines numbers for electoral college (no more than House + Senate) |
| 24 | outlaws poll taxes |
| 25 | establishes succession for president |
| 26 | lowers voting age to 18 |
| 27 | salaries for congressmen stay the safe during their term |