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| People's freedom to (1) speech, (2) religion, (3) petition, (4) assembly, (5) press |
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| People's right to bear arms |
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| Soldiers cannot be quartered in times of war without the consent of the owner of the house |
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| People are protected against unreasonable search and seizure of their property |
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-Cannot be arrested without proper indictment
-Due process
-Prohibition of double jeopardy
-"I plead the Fifth" |
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-Speedy trial & impartial jury
-Accused can confront opposing witnesses
-Accused has right to a lawyer |
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| Guarantees trial by jury in federal civil court cases |
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-Punishments will be fair and uncruel
-Bail will not be excessive |
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| Unwritten, natural rights of people will not be violated |
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| Powers not granted to federal government belongs to the states or to the people |
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| Clearly defines original jurisdiction of Supreme Court concerning state-to-state cases |
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-President and Vice President are "cooperative", not 1st and 2nd highest number of votes, respectively
-Vice President is eligible to become President |
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-Citizens enjoy rights on state and federal levels
-U.S. will not pay debts of rebellious states |
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| Males ≥18 years old can vote REGARDLESS OF RACE |
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| U.S. can collect income tax regardless of state population |
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| Election of Senators is by popular vote |
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| Abolishment of alcohol sale and manufacture |
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| Anyone ≥18 can vote REGARDLESS OF SEX |
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-New start dates for terms of executive and legislative branches
-How to handle deaths of Presidents before inauguration |
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| Repealed Amendment 18 (repeal of alcohol manufacture and sale) |
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| -President is limited to two 4-year terms UNLESS Vice President assumes Presidency after President's death/removal, in which case it is 10 years |
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| Washington D.C. has right to 3 electors in Presidential elections |
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| No tax can be charged to vote for any federal office |
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-If a President can no longer serve, the Vice President takes over
-If the Vice President is absent, then the President nominates someone who will be confirmed by majority vote of Congress |
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| ANY U.S. RESIDENT/CITIZEN ≥18 can vote |
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| Any law that increases pay of legislators cannot take place until after an election |
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