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ALL U.S. Amendments

TermDefinition
1st Amendment Freedom of speech, religion (establishment & free exercise), press, assembly, and petition
2nd Amendment Right to own and bear arms
3rd Amendment Anti-quartering
4th Amendment Protection from illegal search and seizure
5th Amendment Freedom of self-incrimination (right to remain silent), double jeopardy, and right to due process
6th Amendment Right to a speedy trial with witnesses, right to counsel
7th Amendment Right to trial by jury in civil cases (over certain $ amount)
8th Amendment Protection against cruel and unusual punishments, and excessive fines
9th Amendment Constitution is NOT an extensive list of rights
10th Amendment States retain all privileges not given to fed gov
11th Amendment Interprets judicial powers
12th Amendment Sets guidelines for electing Prez and VP (running mates now)
13th Amendment Abolishes slavery
14th Amendment Defines citizenship and limits states from violating the equal protection of all citizens (source for selective incorporation)
15th Amendment Prohibits limiting right to vote based on race
16th Amendment Authorizes collection of fed income tax
17th Amendment Allows Senators to be elected by popular vote
18th Amendment Prohibits manufacture, sale, or transportation of alcohol
19th Amendment Women's suffrage
20th Amendment Changed inauguration day from Mar. to Jan.
21st Amendment Repealed 18th amendment
22nd Amendment Limits the Prez to 2 terms or 10 years
23rd Amendment Grants presidential voting rights to DC
24th Amendment Bars poll tax in fed elections
25th Amendment Details Prez disability and succession
26th Amendment Lowers legal voting age to 18
27th Amendment Congressional pay raises take effect only after next election
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