WGU C181: Constitutional Amendments
WGU C181: Constitutional Amendments 1st Freedom speech, religion, assembly 2nd Right to bear arms 3rd No quartering of troops 4th Protects from unreasonable search and seizure of person, house, papers, and effects 5th Can't testify against yourself or be tried twice for the same crime 6th Right to a speedy and fair trail 7th Right to trial by jury 8th No excessive bail & No cruel or unusual punishment 9th Rights not written given to the people / Unenumerated Rights 10th Certain powers are given to the states 11th States cannot be sued by other states or foreign countries 12th Election of President and VP vote separate 13th Slavery is ILLEGAL 14th If you were born in the US, you're a citizen of the US 15th Right to vote cannot be denied due to race 16th Federal income taxes can be levied 17th Direct election of senators 18th Creates Prohibition 19th Women's right to vote 20th Dates for inauguration and Congress' sessions 21st Repealing prohibition 22nd Two term limit on president 23rd D.C. residents can vote in presidential elections 24th No poll taxes (No tax in order to vote) 25th Outlines presidential succession 26th Right to vote given to 18 year olds (1971) 27th Representatives cannot set their own pay
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