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how to amend Constitution:
-2/3 of both Houses OR Constitutional Convention
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how to ratify Constitution:
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| Freedom of speech, religion, and press |
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| right to keep and bear arms |
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| no unwarranted search & seizure |
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| no double jeopardy, incriminating oneself, or items taken w/o compensation |
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| no cruel & unusual punishment |
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| reservation of rights to people |
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| powers not given to nat'l gov't in Constitution are retained by states |
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| limit jurisdiction of federal courts |
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| definition of citizenship |
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| direct election of senators |
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-VP become Pres. if Pres. dies
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| laws changing Sen./Rep.'s pay will not take effect until an election has taken place |
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| terms of office, president elect dies |
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