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Freedom of speech, press, petition, assembly, and religion
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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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Right to be secure from unreasonable search/seizures
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Right to a fair trial
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Jury trial in civil cases
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No cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail
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Rights not specifically mentioned in the constitution should not be assumed not to exist
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Rights of the states, Powers not delegated to the Federal Government are reserved to the states
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Citizens have the right to refuse having soldiers stay in their homes
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Right to a trial with grand jury in capital or otherwise infamous crime except, 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; protects from double jeopardy; can't self incriminate, granted due process of law; private property made public = get paid for it.
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Sovereign immunity- A case involving suit between a state and a citizen of another state cannot be heard in a federal court
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Electoral college reform - Electors will vote for the President and Vice-President on separate ballots
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Slavery abolished
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Equal protection under law and due process of law for African Americans, Slaves given the rights of U.S. Citizens
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Right to vote shall not be abridged because of color or previous servitude
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Congress is allowed to pass a tax on income
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Senators will be elected directly by the people
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Prohibition - Liquor cannot be manufactured, sold, or transported in the United States
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Women's suffrage - Women are given the right to vote
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Terms of office for president and Congress - Presidents start their new terms on January 20. Congress starts its new term on January 3
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Prohibition repealed - The 18th amendment is now longer law
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Presidential term limits - A President cannot serve more than two terms
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District of Columbia suffrage - Residents of the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) have the right to vote for President
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Poll taxes abolished - No state can deny a citizen the right to vote because of unpaid poll taxes or any other tax
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Presidential disability - If a President dies, resigns, is removed from office, or becomes too sick to perform the duties of the office, then the Vice-President becomes President
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Voting at age 18
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Congressional pay raises - Laws passed by Congress to increase their salaries do not take effect until after the next election of representatives
