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2011556881stfreedoms of religion, speech, assembly, petition, press
2011556892ndright to bear arms
2011556903rdno quartering of soldiers in private homes
2011556914thno unreasonable searches and seizures without a Warrant
2011556925thgrand jury in a serious crime; no double jeopardy; you do not have to testify against yourself; due process
2011556936thright to a speedy and fair trial
2011556947thjury trial in a civil case involving more than $20
2011556958thno excess bail or cruel and unusual punishment
2011556969thunlisted rights are not necessarily denied
20115569710thstates have there own laws not denied by the Constitution
20115569811tha state cannot be sued in a federal court
20115569912thseparate ballot for president and vice president
20115570013thprohibition of slavery
20115570114thex-slaves are made citizens and due process
20115570215thex-slaves can vote
20115570316thallows Congress to give an income tax
20115570417thSenators are elected by the voters in each state directly
20115570518thProhibition
20115570619thwomen's right to vote
20115570720thLame Duck- shortens time between presidencies
20115570821strepeal of Prohibition
20115570922ndlimited Presidential terms to 2 terms
20115571023rdCitizens in the District of Colombia have the right to vote in presidential elections with 3 presidential electors
20115571124thanti-poll tax
20115571225thvice president takes president's position when position becomes vacant
20115571326th18 year olds can vote
20115571427thRip Van Winkle-voters have some control over increases in salaries for congressional members

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