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What is the meaning of amendment 2?

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Right to bear arms.

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What is the meaning of Amentment 1?

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Freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly.

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What is the meaning of amendment 3?

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Freedom from quartering troops in homes.

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What is the meaning of amendment 4?

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Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

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What is the meaning of amendment 5?

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Rights guaranteed to the accused grand jury no double jeopardy.

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What is the meaning of amendment 6?

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Right to a speedy and public trial by impartial jury.

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What is the meaning of amendment 7?

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Right to trial by jury in civil lawsuits.

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What is the meaning of amendment 8?

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No excessive bail. No cruel and unusual punishment.

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The meaning of amendment 9?

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Right not listed by the Constitution retained by the people.

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What is the meaning of amendment 10?

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Powers reserved to the states and the people.

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What is the meaning of amendment 13?

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Emancipation. The slaves are free.

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What is the meaning of amendment 15?

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All men get the right to vote, including ex-slaves.

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What is the meaning of amendment 18?

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Alcohol is prohibited.

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What is the meaning of amendment 19?

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Woman get the right to vote.

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What is the meaning of amendment 21?

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Repealed the 18th amendment. It is no longer illegal to drink.

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What is the meaning of amendment 22?

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A president can only have two terms in office.

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What is the meaning of amendment 24?

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You may not charge people money so that they can vote.

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What is the meaning of amendment 25?

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Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies or resigns.

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What is the meaning of amendment 26?

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You can vote at the age of 18.