The Amendments

Freedom of Religion, Speech, and Press and the Freedom to Assemble and Petition

The Right to Bear Arms

Army cannot force homeowners to give them room and board (to protect personal property)

Protects the people from the government from properly taking property, papers, or people without a valid warrant or a probable cause

• You must be properly indicted (told why you are going to jail)
• No double jeopardy (you can't be accused of the same crime twice)
• Property can't be taken without compesation
• Due process -> you're guaranteed all legal proceedings
• You can't be forced to testify against yourself

• Speedy trial
• Impartial jury
• Accused can confront witnesses against them
• Accused must be allowed a lawyer

jury trial in federal court cases

• no cruel and unusual punishments
• death penalty is determined by states
• no large fines

• there are no rights
• that aren't listed

Any power not given to the federal is granted to the state

Clearly defines th original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

the President and the Vice President run on the same ticket

Abolished slavery

all citizens of all states enjoy not only the rights on the federal levels, but on the state level as well

race cannot be considered a criteria for voting

Collection of income taxes

people directly elect senators

Abolished the sale and manufacuter of alcohol

Ensures that sex is not a criteria for voting

New start dates for Congress and the President

Repealed the 18th Amendment

President has 2-4 year terms. 10 year maximum

Grants D.C. 3 electoral votes

No poll taxing (voting is free)

Line of succession to the Presidency

You have to be 18 to vote

Requires that any law that increased the pay of legislature may not take affect until after an election (you can't give yourself a pay raise)