amendments

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

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right to bear arms

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prevents nonconsensual quartering of soldiers

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prohibits unreasonable search or seizure without a warrant

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right to remain silent, no double jeopardy, due process, right to grand jury, eminent domain

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right to speedy, fair, public trial, right to counsel/attorney, right to confront witnesses and present witnesses in your favor

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provides for trial by jury in civil cases over amount of $20

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prohibits excessive bails and fines and cruel and unusual punishment

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rights not specifically mentioned in the constitution are still retained by the people and protected from infringement by the government

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any powers not expressly given to the federal government in the constitution, nor prohibited, are reserved for the states

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provides basis for sovereign immunity (gov cant be sued without its consent)

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revises presidential elections procedures and declares that the president and vice president are to be voted upon as distinct offices

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abolished slavery

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due process and equal protection of laws, used to selectively incorporate BoR to states, citizenship clause

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right of citizens to vote may not be denied on account of race or color

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established income tax

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changed method of election for senators from state legislators to popular election

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established a prohibition on sale and manufacturing of alcohol

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womens suffrage

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changed inauguration date to jan 20 and declared jan 3 as the commencement date for congress

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repealed prohibition of alcohol

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a president is limited to 2 terms in office, not to exceed 10 years

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allowed residents of washington dc the ability to vote in presidential elections and dedicated 3 electoral votes for the district

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abolished poll tax

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lays down rules and format for presidential disability and succession

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changed voting age to 18

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congressional salaries may not be adjusted mid-season, any changes will take effect at the start of the new term