Amendments 1-20
13
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except for punishment
15
African American right to vote. Vote cannot be denied based on color, race, or previous servitude
14
All people born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens and cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
10
All rights not defined in the constitution belong to the states/people
16
Congress has power to impose income tax
17
Direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote
11
Each state has sovereign immunity from being sued in the federal court by another state/county
1
Freedom of speech, freedom of expression, freedom of religion
20
Moved beginning and ending terms of president to January 20 and of members of congress to January 3
9
Natural rights. Life, liberty, and property
3
No forcible housing of soldiers.
18
Prohibition of alcoholic beverages
8
Protection for cruel and unusual punishment
4
Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
12
Provides procedure for electing the president and Vice President
6
Right to a speedy trial
2
Right to bear arms
5
Right to grand jury, forbids "Double Jeopardy", protects against self-incrimination
7
Right to trial by jury
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Women right to vote. Vote cannot be denied based on sex
