Amendments

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(all these definitions are just from 5 steps to a 5 and very simple, do more research later)

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1st Amendement

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guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

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2nd Amendment

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ensures the right to keep and bear arms

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3rd Amendment

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sets conditions for quartering of troops in private homes

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4th Amendment

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regulates search, seizure, and warrants

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5th Amendment

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addresses protections against self-incrimination, guarantees of due process, eminent domain, and grand jury indictment for capital crimes

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6th Amendment

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guarantees rights to a speedy, public trial and an impartial jury; to confront witnesses; and to have an attorney

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7th Amendment

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preserves right to a jury trial in civil cases

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8th Amendment

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ensures no excessive bails or fines, nor cruel and unusual punishment

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9th Amendment

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cites unenumerated rights of the people

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10th Amendment

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reserves powers of the states and the people
-all powers not given to national gov are reserved to the states

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11th Amendment

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restricts lawsuits against states

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12th Amendment

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provides for election of president and vice-president by separate ballot in electoral college

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13th Amendment

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abolishes slavery

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14th Amendment

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guarantees rights of citizenship (to slaves too), due process, and equal protection

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15th Amendment

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guarantees citizens’ right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude

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16th Amendment

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authorizes income tax

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17th Amendment

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establishes direct election of senators by popular vote

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18th Amendment

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prohibits intoxicating liquors

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19th Amendment

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establishes women’s suffrage
-gave women the right to vote

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20th Amendment

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sets terms and sessions of executive and legislative branches; “lame duck”

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21st Amendment

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repeals prohibition (18th amendment)

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22nd Amendment

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limits presidential terms of office

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23rd Amendment

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allows for voting rights in District of Columbia in presidential elections

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24th Amendment

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abolishes poll taxes

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25th Amendment

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addresses presidential succession, disability, and vice-presidential vacancies

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26th Amendment

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gives 18-year-olds the right to vote

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27th Amendment

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addresses congressional pay