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1st: Free Speech, Free Press, Right to Assembly, Freedom of Religion, Can Petition the government.
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2nd: right to keep and bear arms
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3rd: right against quartering troops amongst the people
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4th: no illegal or unreasonable searches or seizures
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5th: Don't have to testify against self, no double jeopardy, due process of law
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6th: right to a speedy and public trial
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7th: right to a trail by a jury
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8th: no excessive or unusual punishments
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9th: Rights not specifically listed in Const. still can't be taken away
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10th: anything not specifically mentioned in Const. is up to states.
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The first 10 Amendments are called: the Bill of Rights
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11th: Foreigners can't sue US government
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12th: Elect President and V. Pres. On same ticket
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13th: Abolished Slavery
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14th: All people born in USA are citizens
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15th: All males have the right to vote
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16th: Federal Income tax
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17th: Direct election of Senators by the people of each state
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18th: Prohibition, all alcohol banned
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19th: Women get right to vote
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20th: Change pres. inauguration from March 4 to January 20
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21st: Repealed 18th Amendment, alcohol legal
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22nd: Limit Presidential Terms to 2 or 10 years
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23rd: Washington D.C. can vote in Presidential Elections
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24th: Abolition of Poll Taxes, can't charge fee to vote
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25th: Succession of President is clarified
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26th: 18 year olds can now vote
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27th: Congressional Pay raise does not go into effect until following term of Congress.