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First
(1791) Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly, also the right of petition
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Second
(1791) Protects the right to bear arms
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Third
(1791) Places limits on quartering troops
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Fourth
(1791) Protects against unreasonable search and seizure
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Fifth
(1791) Protects against the abuse of government authority in a legal procedure, due process, and double-jeopardy
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Sixth
(1791) Protects the right to a speedy trial
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Seventh
(1791) Protects right to a jury trial in civil cases
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Eighth
(1791) Protects against excessive bail or fine, as well as cruel and unusual punishments
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Ninth
(1791) Protects rights of the people which the Constitution doesn't enumerate
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Tenth
(1791) Powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the states
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Eleventh
(1798) Citizens of one state may not sue another state
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Twelfth
(1804) Established the electoral college system
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Thirteenth
(1865) Abolished slavery
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Fourteenth
(1868) Defined post-Civil War citizenship, equal protection under the law
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Fifteenth
(1870) Guaranteed the right to vote regardless of race, color, or slavery history
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Sixteenth
(1913) Established the income tax
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Seventeenth
(1913) Established direct election of United States Senators by popular vote
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Eighteenth
(1919) Established prohibition of alcohol
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Nineteenth
(1920) Gave women the right to vote
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Twentieth
(1933) Established beginning and ending of the terms of the elected federal offices, ended lame-duck Congress session
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Twenty First
(1933) Repealed prohibition
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Twenty Second
(1951) Set a two-term limit for President
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Twenty Third
(1961) Permitted citizens in DC to vote for Electors for President
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Twenty Fourth
(1964) Abolished poll tax in national elections
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Twenty Fifth
(1967) Established a procedure for presidential succession
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Twenty Sixth
(1971) Limited the minimum voting age to 18
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Twenty Seventh
(1992) Prohibits any law to increase or decrease salary from going into effect until after the next set of terms begin
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Declaration of Independence
1776, 2
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Constitutional Convention
May 14-September 1787, 3
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Louisiana Purchase
1803, 4
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Antebellum Period
1820, 6
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First Amendment
Congress may make no laws that infringe a citizens righ tto freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Seperation of Church and State.
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Second Amendment
The people have the right to keep and bear arms in a state militia.
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Third Amendment
The people cannot be required to quarter soldiers during peacetime.
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Fourth Amendment
The government may not carry out unreasonable searches or seizuresof the people's property
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Fifth Amendment
No individual may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. No defendant in a criminal case may be forced to give evidence against himself or herself or to stand trial twice for the same time (double jeopardy).
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Sixth Amendment
Anyone accused of a crime has the right to a speedy and public trial and the right to call and question witnesses
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Seventh Amendment
In most civil cases, citizens have the right to trial by jury
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Eighth Amendment
Persons Accused or convicted of crimes are protected against excessive bail and fines and cruel nd unusual punishment
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Ninth Amendment
Any rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are also guaranteed against government infringement
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Tenth Amendment
All powers not delegated to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
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