1. Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press
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27 Amendments
1. Speech, religion, assembly, press
2. Bear arms
3. Quartering of soldiers
4. Unlawful search and seizure
5. Habeas Corpus, due process
6. Speedy trial, representation
7. Trial by jury in federal court
8. Cruel, unusual punishment
9. All individual rights may not be listed
10. Powers not specifically given to the Federal government are reserved to the states or individual
11. Clearly defines original jurisdiction of Supreme Court
12. Electoral College for selecting President / Vice President
13. Abolished slavery
14. Established citizenship, representation, and loyalty
15. Gave suffrage to all males of age, regardless of race
16. Established Federal Income Tax system
17. Established popular vote for Senators
18. Prohibition
19. Gave women right to vote
20. Terms of office for Legislature, Presidential succession
21. Ended Prohibition
22. Terms limits for President
23. Gave D.C. electoral votes
24. Ended poll taxes
25. Further clarifies Presidential succession
26. Gave right to vote to all citizens 18 years of age, and older
27. Legislators cannot give themselves pay raises in an election year