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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly; right of petition
1791 |
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Right to keep and bear arms.
1791 |
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Limitations in quartering soldiers
1791 |
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Protections from unreasonable searches and seizures.
1791 |
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Due process, Grand Jury, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain.
1791 |
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Rights of accused; speedy and public trial, informed of accusation, confront witnesses, obtaining favorable witnesses, assistance of counsel.
1791 |
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Trial by jury in civil law suits
1791 |
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No excessive bail or excessive fines; no cruel and unusual punishments.
1791 |
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Retention of certain rights by the people
1791 |
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Un-delegated powers belong to the states.
1791 |
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Exemption of States from lawsuit by individuals from other states and foreign countries.
1795 |
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New method for election of the President and Vice President.
1804 |
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Abolition of slavery.
1865 |
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Definition of citizenship: guarantees of due process and equal protection against state action. Representation in Congress (not implemented), Penalty for engaging in Insurrection. Validity of public debt from Union; Confederacy debt invalid.
1868 |
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Suffrage for African American males.
1870 |
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Direct election of Senators.
1913 |
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Prohibition of alcoholic beverages.
1919 |
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Extension of suffrage to women.
1920 |
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Aboltion of "Lame-Duck session of Congress: Changes in presidential and congressional terms.
1933 |
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Repeal of 18th Amendment
1933 |
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Limitation of President's terms in office.
1951 |
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Presidential electors for the District of Columbia.
1961 |
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Abolition of poll tax requirements in national elections.
1964 |
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Presidential Disability and Succession.
1967 |
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Extension of suffrage to 18 year olds.
1971 |
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Restraint on Congressional salaries-limits pay increase until next term of office.
1992 |
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