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Protects freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly and right to petition.
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Right to bear arms
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No quartering of soldiers
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Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
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The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process.
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Right to a speedy trial
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Right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
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No cruel or unusual punishment.
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Powers Reserved to the States.
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Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution
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One State cannot be sued by another state
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separation of votes for President and Vice President
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Abolition of slavery w/o compensation for slave-owners.
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Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws.
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U.S. cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed.
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Income Tax
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Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages
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Women gain the right to vote
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Congress begins on January 30th; President starts on January 20th
"Lame-duck" Amendment -
Repeal of Prohibition
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Limits the president to two terms.
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Gives Washington DC electoral college votes as if it were a state (DC still has no representation in Congress)
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Abolishes poll taxes
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Presidential succession
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Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
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congressional pay raises are not begun until the next election
