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freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly

right to bear arms

prohibits quartering of troops

prohibits unreasonable search and seizure

due process

speedy trial

jury trial

prohibits cruel and unusual punishment

people have other rights not listed in the Bill of Rights

any power not given to federal government are reserved to the states

no stat may be sued in federal court by a resident of another state or a foreign country

separated the ballots for president and vice-president

abolished slavery

equal protection under the law; cannot discriminate

african-american men have the right to vote

gives congress the right to collect income tax

citizens vote directly for senators

prohibition; outlawed alcohol

gives women the right to vote

president takes office on January 20th

ended the 18th amendment

term limits for president; cannot be elected to more than two terms

gives right to vote for District of Columbia voters

outlawed poll taxes

VP become president; nominate VP

gave 18 year olds the right to vote

confressional pay; delay increase until next session of Congress