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Amendments #1-27
Amendments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| #1 | freedom of speech,assembly,religion, and the press |
| #2 | right to bear arms |
| #13 | abolished slavery |
| #14 | citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. |
| #15 | Right to vote regardless of race, color or servitude |
| #16 | federal income tax |
| #17 | direct election of senators |
| #18 | prohibition, made alcohol illegal |
| #19 | gave women the right to vote |
| #21 | Replaced the 18th amendment, made alcohol legal |
| #22 | limited the president to two terms |
| #24 | repealed the poll tax |
| #25 | succession of vice-pres. to presidency in case of death or resignation |
| #26 | lowered voting age to 18 |
| #27 | Prevents congressmen from raising their pay during their terms of survice |
| #5 | Astablishes the rights of the accused |