Amendments - Simplified
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Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. | ||
Right to bear arms. | ||
Citizens do not have to house soldiers. | ||
No unreasonable search or arrest. | ||
No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself. | ||
Rights of accused in criminal cases. | ||
Trial by jury. | ||
No excessive bail or cruel punishment. | ||
People get rights not listed in Constitution. | ||
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people. | ||
Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court. | ||
Separate ballots for President and Vice President. | ||
Abolish slavery. | ||
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S. | ||
You cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed. | ||
Income tax. | ||
Popular election of U.S. Senators. | ||
Prohibition. | ||
Women get the right to vote. | ||
President takes office on January 20th instead of March 4th. | ||
Repeal prohibition. | ||
President can only serve two terms. | ||
Washington D.C. residents can vote for president. | ||
Anti poll tax. | ||
How president turns duties over to V.P. due to illness. | ||
18 year olds get to vote. | ||
Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term. |