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1st Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. -
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. -
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
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. -
5th Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property. -
6th Amendment
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. -
7th Amendment
The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more -
8th Amendment
Bans cruel and unusual punishments -
9th Amendment
People have rights other than those mentioned in the Constitution -
10th Amendment
Any power not given to the Federal Government by the Constitution is a power of either the State or the People -
11th Amendment
Citizens of a state or foreign country may not sue another state in federal court -
12th Amendment
The Electoral College will vote separately for President and Vice President rather than on one ballot -
13th Amendment
Slavery is outlawed in the United States as well as involuntary servitude -
14th Amendment
States shall not deprive person of life, liberty, or property without due process.
Citzenship to former slaves. -
15th Amendment
Citizens are guaranteed the right to vote regardless of race, color, or status of former servitude -
16th Amendment
Congress has the right to set up an income tax.
