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Amendment I: Freedom of Speech
The government cannot make any law that discriminates against one's religion
Photo by Josh Kenzer
Amendment I: Freedom of Speech
The government cannot pass a law that punishes a citizen for speaking his or her mind
Photo by garryknight
Amendment I: Freedom of the Press
The government can pass no law that restricts the ability of the media to do its job
Photo by MDGovpics
Amendment 1: Right to Assemble
The government cannot pass any law restricting the people's ability to meet in groups
Photo by Hugo Chinaglia
Amendment I: Right to Petition
The people have the right to vocally disagree with the government
Photo by thejaymo
Amendment II: Right to Bear Arms
United State citizens have the right to own firearms
Photo by England
Amendment III: No Quatering of Soldiers
The government cannot force you to allow soldiers to sleep and eat in your home
Photo by jeffsmallwood
Amendment IV: No Unreasonable Searches or Siezures
The government cannot invade your privacy without a warrant to do so.
Photo by West Midlands Police
Amendment V: Right to a Fair Trial
If accused of a crime, you must be provided with a fair trial before you can be sentenced for punishment
Photo by SalFalko
Amendment VI: Right to a Speedy and Public Trial
You have the right to a fast trial with an impartial jury
Photo by Noize Photography
Amendment VII: Right to Trial by Jury
You have the right to be judged by your peers rather than a government official
Photo by The University of Iowa Libraries
Amendment VIII: No Cruel or Unusual Punishment
You have the right to make bail and be treated humanely
Photo by Stéfan
Amendment IX: Right to Unlisted Rights
Citizens have rights outside of those listed by the Constitution
Photo by Gamma Man
Amendment X: Reserved Rights to the States
The powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution are given to the states
Photo by lisa cee (Lisa Campeau)
Amendment XI: No Judicial Rights to Foreigners
People from other countries cannot sue the US, and people from one state cannot sue another state
Photo by Sam Howzit
Amendment XII: Ticket for Presidential Campaign
Presidential candidates now run with their vice presidents
Photo by JoshuaDavisPhotography
Amendment XIII: Abolishment of Slavery
Slavery is no longer legal within the United States of America
Photo by jsogo
Amendment XIV: Birthright Citizenship
Anyone born within the US is a citizen of the US
Photo by zbtwells
Amendment XVI: Income Tax
The government has the power to lay and collect taxes on the incomes of its citizens
Photo by rafael-castillo
Amendment XVII: Direct Election of Senators
Senators will henceforth be elected representatives of the people
Photo by Jim Nix / Nomadic Pursuits
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Photo by juliejordanscott
Amendment XX: Less Lame Duck President
Presidents will be inaugurated on January 3rd instead of March
Photo by mindgutter
Amendment XXI: Repeal of Prohibition
The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is once again legal
Photo by christian.senger
Amendment XXIII: Districting of D.C.
Washington D.C. is not a state, but possesses 3 electoral votes
Photo by Fred Dunn
Amendment XXIV: Outlaws Poll Tax
Illegal to tax people for voting
Photo by pjohnkeane
Amendment XXV: Direct Succession for the Presidency
In the case that the president dies in office, the vice president assumes the position of president
Photo by Gage Skidmore
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Amendment XXVI: Voting Age of 18
US citizens over the age of 18 won't be denied voting rights on account of age
Photo by Cle0patra
Amendment XXVII: Congress Cannot Increase Their Own Salaries
Senators and Representatives cannot pass legislation that would increase their own incomes
Photo by aresauburn™
