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1791 religious and political freedom
congress couldnt name a national religion. government had grievances. -
1791 right to bear arms
well regulated milita. a right for people to keep and bear arms. -
1791 quartering troops
no solider should be quarterd in any house, perspected by the law. -
1791 search and seizure
people need a warrent to search other peoples property. -
1791 right to a speedy trial
in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial. -
1791 trial by jury in civil trial
in suits at common law where the value in contriversy shall exceed twenty dollors -
1791 limits of fines and punishments
excessive bail shall not be required. -
1791 rights of people
the enumeration in the constituton of certain rights shall not be constructed. -
1791 powers of states & people
the powers not deligated to the united states by constitution. -
1791 right of accused person
no person shall be held to answer to capital -
lawsuits against states
if you sue a state it hat to be in federal court. -
Election of excutive
vice president and president are elected in the electoral college. previously they were on one ballot but now they are on two sperate ballots. -
Civil Rights
all naturally born citizens of the U.S. no law should be made against own civil rights. -
right of vote
any race should be allowed to vote weather black or white, male & female. -
Slavery Abolished
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitade except as a punishment. -
income tax
congress is allowed to lay down and collect the taxes and incomes. -
Direct Election of Senators
2 senators per state 6 years in office 1 vote each. the emergencey of the so-called tea party as a political force in american politics -
Prohibition
sail of intoxicating alcoholic beverages werent territory of U.S -
Womes sufferage
women denied to vote by the account of sex -
"lame duck" sessions
president and vice president sessions end at noon on january 20th -
Repeal of Prohibition
the 18 article to the constitution of the united states is here by repealed -
limit on presidential terms
no person shall be elected to the other office of the president. -
voting in district of columbia
the district constitutturing the seat of the government of the U.S shall appoint in such manner as congress. -
Abolition of poll
the right of citizens of the united states to vote in any primary. -
preside4ntial disability succession
in case of the removal of the president from office or of his death or resignation. -
18 year-old vote
the right of citizens of the united states, who are 18 years of age or older , to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by state on the account of age. -
1992
no law, varying the compensation for the services for the senators and representatives, shall take effect.