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WGU -- Amendments
WGU 1 - 27 Amendments
| Amendment | What |
|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom of religion , speech and Press |
| 2 | Right to bear arms |
| 3 | no housing of soldiers out of war time |
| 4 | no search and seizure |
| 5 | Prohibit self incrimination adn double jeopardy, from being witness for self, nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. |
| 6 | Rights to fair, speedy and public trial, to counsel, to subpoenas to confront accuser |
| 7 | Right to trial by jury in civil cases |
| 8 | No excessive bail, or cruel and unusual punishments |
| 9 | Protects right not enumerated in the constitution |
| 10 | Limits the powers of the federal government to those delegated to it by the Constitution |
| 11 | Immunity of states from suits from out-of-state citizens and foreigners not living within the state borders. Lays the foundation for sovereign immunity |
| 12 | Revises Presidential election procedures |
| 13 | Abolished slavery |
| 14 | Gives citizenship to all U.S. citizens |
| 15 | Voting rights for African Americans |
| 16 | Establishment of income tax |
| 17 | Direct election of senators |
| 18 | Prohibition |
| 19 | voting rights for woman |
| 20 | dates take office Congress (January 3) and the President (January 20); known as the "lame duck amendment |
| 21 | repeal of prohibition |
| 22 | limits presidents to two terms |
| 23 | voting rights for the district of Columbia |
| 24 | elimination of poll taxes |
| 25 | Presidential succession |
| 26 | Voting rights for 18 year olds |
| 27 | Variance of congressional compensation |