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15 Amendments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition |
| Amendment 2 | Right to keep and bear arms |
| Amendment 3 | No forced quartering of soldiers in private homes |
| Amendment 4 | Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures; warrants require probable cause |
| Amendment 5 | Due process, no self-incrimination, no double jeopardy, compensation for government takings |
| Amendment 6 | Rights of the accused in criminal trials (speedy trial, jury, lawyer, witnesses) |
| Amendment 7 | Right to jury trial in certain civil cases |
| Amendment 8 | No excessive bail or fines; no cruel and unusual punishment |
| Amendment 9 | People have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution |
| Amendment 10 | Powers not given to federal government belong to states or people |
| Amendment 11 | Limits lawsuits against states in federal court |
| Amendment 12 | Separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President |
| Amendment 13 | Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude (except criminal punishment) |
| Amendment 14 | Citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law |
| Amendment 15 | Protects voting rights regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude |