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| freedom of religion, speech/expression, press, peaceful assembly, and to petition (most well known and sacred) |
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| the right to bear arms (most controversial) |
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| quartering amendment (most out-dated) |
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| protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires a search warrant signed by a judge (privacy amendment) |
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| protects against double jeopardy, requires that someone first be indicted, right to remain silent, guarantees due process, and limits eminent domain |
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| requires that accused persons be told their charges, trial by jury (speedy, public, and impartial), right to hear and question all witnesses, right to a lawyer |
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| right to a trial by jury in civil cases over $20 |
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| forbids excessive bail and fines and forbids "cruel and unusual punishment" |
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| the rights listed aren't the ony rights of the people |
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| any powers not specifically given to the federal government belong to the states |
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| any lawsuit brought by a citizen or foreign nation against a state must be heard in a state court |
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| the electoral college will elect the president and vice president separately |
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| gave African Americans citizenship |
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| gave African American men the right to vote |
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| Allowed the citizens to select the members of the senate |
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| prohibited the production,sale,or transportation of alcohol |
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| gave women the right to vote in national and state elections |
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| moved date from March to January when a politician would take office (lame duck amendment) |
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president could serve 2 terms only
(resulted from FDR serving 4 terms) |
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| gave the residents of Columbia 3 electoral votes (right to vote) |
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presidential succession
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lowered voting age from 21 to 18
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| delays congressional pay raises until the following term |
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