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Religious and Political Freedom
Gives people the right and freedom to worship whatever religion they choose, and it gives the people the right to assemble. This also makes it unconstitutional for the government to favor a religion over others. -
Right to Bear Arms
Gives the states the right to have a well regulated militia, and allows people to bear (carry) and own guns. -
Quartering Troops
No soldiers, by law, are allowed to ask to be housed without the consent of the owner. And shall not ask in time of war unless passed by law. -
Search and Seizure
Authorities may not search or seize any individuals property without a search warrent, or unreasonable doubt that the owner has something illegal. -
Rights of Accused Persons
No individual has to answer to a crime unless safficiant evidence is presented,and a fair trial takes place. -
Right to a Speedy Public Trial
The accused has the right to a speedy and public trial in the state they are accused of commiting a crime. -
Trial by jury in Civil Cases
A trial by jury shall be present when the value of the case exeeds 20$ or more. -
Limits of Fines and Punishments
Excessive bail, fines, and punishments shall not be allowed in any court cases unless the crime is worthy -
Rights of People
Enumeration in the constitution of certain rights shall not in any way be contructed -
Powers of States and People
Powers that are not givin th the government respectfully goes to the states and or its people -
Lawsuits Against States
The judicial power of the U.S government cannot get involved with a case between a state and its people. -
Election of Executives
Electors from each state shall vote, collect the votes by the people, then mail the votes to the U.S government to be counted. -
Slavery Abolished
Slavery and involuntary work or servitude shall not be excepted in the United States in any way. The 13th amendment outlaws slavery and involuntary servitude except if that person commits a crime. This was viewed as a temporary war measure to the south. -
Civil Rights
Anyone born in the United States must be treated as a U.S citizen. Male citizens over 21 that have not commited a crime can vote. The boundaries in this article shall not be questions. -
Right To Vote
Voting shall not be enforced by race, color, or previous servitude. -
Income Tax
Congress can collect income taxes at any time without the consent of the states. This amendment was created to pay for the civil war when the government was low on money -
Direct Election of Senators
Each state has two senators who serve 6 year terms, If there is a missing senator from any state, The state itself will fill it. -
Prohibition
All liquor is now banned until several states (2/3) vote against it 7 years from this date.The 18th amendment banned most kinds of alchohol. This was the result of decades of effort by temperance movements. This movement turned out to be a very slow process. -
Women Suffrage
The United States of Americas right to vote shall not be denied by gender. Amendment 19 prohibits any U.S citizen to be denied the right to vote based on sex. The amendment came up by variouswomens rights movements across the nation. -
"Lame Duck Sessions"
The terms of vice-presidents and presidents shall end on January 20th, and Senators January 3. Congress assembles every year. If the president dies, the Vice-President shall take over. The House of Representatives may choose the President, and the Senate shall choose the VP. -
Repeal of Prohibition
Most all types of Alcohol is legal for most states has voted to repeal Amendment 18. -
Limit on Presidential Terms
Each president will be able to serve two four year terms. -
Voting in District of Columbia
The District of Columbia shall be appointed Senators to elect their president and Vice-President. -
Abolition of Poll Taxes
By law,Voting can not be denied to an individual who does not pay taxes. -
Presidential Disability Succession
If the President dies, the Vice-president takes over. Then the House and Senate votes on who will be Vice-President. -
18-Year-Old Vote
By law, Anyone 18 years or older can vote in the United States. -
Congressional Pay
The Government can not make a law that states how much Senators and Representatives get paid. The Government will elect people to handle this issue.
