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9th Amendment
The government cannot take away rights of the American people that are not specifically listed in the U. S. Constitution -
7th Amendment
Protects the right to a jury trial in federal civil cases and prevents judges from overturning jury findings -
10th Amendment
Any powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people -
2nd Amendment
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. -
1st Amendment
It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. -
8th Amendment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted -
3rd Amendment
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. -
4th Amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets requirements for issuing warrants -
5th Amendment
The right to a jury trial when you're charged with a crime, protection against double jeopardy, protection against self-incrimination, the right to a fair trial, and protection against the taking of property by the government without compensation -
6th Amendment
The rights to a fast and public trial by an impartial jury, to be aware of the criminal charges, to confront witnesses during the trial, to have witnesses appear in the trial, and the right to legal representation -
11th Amendment
The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State. -
12th Amendment
Separate ballots for President and Vice
President -
13th Amendment
Slavery is abolished. -
14th Amendment
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then
you are a citizen of the U.S -
15th Amendment
You cannot prevent a person from voting
because of race, color, or creed. -
16th Amendment
Gives Congress the power to levy income taxes without having to consider population when apportioning those taxes among the states. -
17th Amendment
Provided for the direct election of U.S. senators by the voters of the states. -
18th Amendment
Established Prohibition in the United States by prohibiting the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol for consumption. -
19th Amendment
Granted women the right to vote. -
20th Amendment
Changed the start and end dates for the terms of the president, vice president, and members of Congress. -
21st Amendment
Repealed the 18th Amendment -
22nd Amendment
No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice. -
23rd Amendment
Gives citizens of the District of Columbia the right to vote in presidential elections. -
24th Amendment
Prohibits both Congress and the states from requiring the payment of a poll tax or any other tax to vote in federal elections. -
25th Amendment
Established procedures for presidential succession and addressing presidential disability. -
26th Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. -
27th Amendment
Prevents changes to the salary of members of Congress from taking effect until after the next election.