freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition....free to be me and who I want to be.

vote separately for president and vice president

abolished slavery

all people born in the US are citizens and protected by the law....due process for all

due process, right to a jury, I can't be charged for the same crime twice, and I don't have to testify against myself

all MEN are allowed to vote regardless of race or color

able to elect senators

prohibited alcohol....making, selling, buying, and transporting is illegal

Women are allowed to vote

repealed prohibition.....the 18th amendment

gave residents of Washington DC the right to vote

eliminated poll tax

lowered voting age from 21 to 18

gave right to own gun (bear arms)

freedom to not house troops during times of peace

freedom from unreasonable search and seizure

right to a fair trial

right to a quick trial

right to a jury trial

freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

citizens have rights not mentioned specifically in the Constitution

powers not given to the federal government are given to the states

freedom to write articles...not spread lies, but to report opinions and the news

Congress proposes an amendment and 2/3 of the Senate or House of Representatives must agree to pass the bill

proposed amendment is sent to state legislature for voting

State legislature decides to ratify (accept) or reject the amendment

3/4 of all states must ratify the amendment for it be added to the Constitution