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Ammendments
1-27th Ammendments
Ammendment | Description |
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1st | RAPPS-Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech |
2nd | Right to bear and keep arms |
3rd | Prohibits quartering of soldiers |
4th | Search and seizure protection |
5th | Due process, protects against self incrimination |
6th | Speedy trial |
7th | Trial by jury |
8th | Bail, fines, & cruel and unusual punishment protection |
9th | Protection of unlisted rights |
10th | Power to states and people |
11th | Suits against the states |
12th | Electing President/V.P. |
13th | Abolished Slavery |
14th | Citizens rights in the states |
15th | African Americans allowed to vote |
16th | Income Tax |
17th | Election of Senators to 6 year term |
18th | Prohibition of alcohol |
19th | Women allowed to vote |
20th | Executive and Legislative terms of office |
21st | Prohibition repealed |
22nd | President restricted to 2 four year terms |
23rd | Right to vote in DC |
24th | Prohibits poll tax |
25th | Presidential succession |
26th | Voting age lowered to 18 |
27th | Laws changing congressional compensation |