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Declared the thirteen American colonies as independent from Great Britain. It proclaimed that these colonies were free and independent states, severing their political ties with Great Britain. -
The supreme law of the United States, establishing the framework for the federal government and outlining the fundamental rights of its citizens. -
The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the collective pseudonym "Publius" to promote the ratification of the Constitution of the United States. -
Guarantees grand jury indictment, protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, and due process of law. -
Rights to a speedy and public trial, and to legal counsel. -
Rights not listed in the Constitution are still protected. -
Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people. -
No quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent. -
Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. -
The given right to bare arms. -
Right to a jury trial in certain civil cases. -
Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments. -
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. -
Limits the ability of citizens to sue a state in federal court. -
Modifies the Electoral College to require separate, distinct votes for president and vice president. -
A presidential proclamation and executive order issued by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War. -
Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. -
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures; warrants require probable cause.