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| Freedom of religion, speech, and the press; right for people to assemble and petition the government |
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| A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. |
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| No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. |
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| The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. |
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| No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. |
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| In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. |
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| In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. |
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| Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. |
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| The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. |
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| The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. |
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| Stating that the federal courts cannot hear cases of citizens from one state against another state (1795). |
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| States the new procedure for Presidential election and outlines the Electoral College (1804). |
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| Ended slavery in the United States, came as a result of the Civil War (1865). |
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| Defines citizenship and equal protection of the laws, came as a result of the Civil War (1868). |
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| Gave the right to vote to all citizens (only males were considered citizens when this Amendment was ratified), came as a result of the Civil War (1870). |
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| Established the income tax (1913). |
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| Allowed for the direct election of Senators (1913). |
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| Prohibition- made it illegal to manufacture, sell or transport alcoholic beverages (1919). |
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| Women's suffrage- granted women the right to vote (1920). |
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| Called the Lame Duck Amendment- the date when the newly elected President or Congressmen would take over office moved from March back to January (1933). |
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| Repealed the 18th Amendment, ending prohibition (1933) |
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| Limited the number of terms a president can serve to two (1951). |
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| Gave the District of Columbia votes in the Presidential elections (1961). |
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| Eliminated poll taxes, allowing all citizens to vote in all elections (1964). |
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| Decided who would take over should the President need to be replaced (1967). |
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| Changed the voting age from 21 to 18 (1971). |
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| States that any changes in Congressional pay would not take effect until the next term of Congress (1992). |
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