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Protects the freedom of religion, speech, and the press, as well as the right to assemble and petition the government |
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protects your right to bear arms |
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the government cannot force you to quarter soldiers in your home |
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no unreasonable search or seizure without a warrant |
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Sets out rules for indictment by grand jury and eminent domain, protects the right to due process, and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy |
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Provides for the right to trial by jury in certain civil cases, according to common law. |
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no cruel or unusual punishment, or excessive bail or fines |
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people have rights not listed |
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states have powers not delegated to the federal government |
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you cannot sue a state in federal courts |
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Separate ballots for President and Vice-President in Electoral College |
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Gives civil rights to all citizens of USA |
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You cannot deny a person their right to vote because of their race, color, creed, or anything else |
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the people elect their Senators, rather than appointment by the state legislature |
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Fixes the dates of term commencements for Congress (January 3) and the President (January 20); known as the "lame duck amendment" |
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repeals 18th amendment (prohibition) |
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limits a president to serving only two terms, with a maximum of 10 years |
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the people of Washington D.C. can vote |
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defines presidential succession |
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Congress cannot raise their own salary in the middle of a term |
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