Protects citizens against cruel and unusual punishment

Freedom of Speech, Religion, Assembly, Petition and Press

Gives you the right to bear arms

The rights listed in the Constitution are not your only rights

Protects citizens from self-incrimination ,no double jeopardy, due process, eminent domain, grand jury

Abolished slavery

Gave women the right to vote

Example of Federalism; states keep their reserved powers

Guarantees equal protection; citizenship, and due process under the law for all citizens

Abolished the production, sale and transportation of alcohol

In civil court case involving more than $20, a trial by jury is guaranteed

If you are indicted for a crime, your trial will not take place 6 years from now - it will be "speedy" and fast

Quartering troops - you don't have to!

Electoral College - how a president and vp votes are cast

Congressional salaries increase may not be effective until after next election - same for president

Established presidential succession - next in line

Citizen can't sue another state in federal court- sovereign immunity

Income tax

Outlawed poll taxes

Lame duck - when president take office moved to Jan. 20th

Vietnam war/draft - changed voting age from 21 to 18

Repealed the 18th amendment

Forbids states from discriminating against people based on race, color, etc. when it comes to voting or anything else

Allows senators to be directly elected by the citizens/people of each state

Established term limits to 2 for the president - FDR!

DC got 3 electoral votes

What does Article I (1) establish?

What does Article II (2) establish?

What does Article III (3) establish?

What does Article IV (4) establish?

The purpose or the introduction to the Constitution is called the ___.