3.  Freedom of speech, religion, press, right to assemble and petition

4.  Right to bear arms

5.  Search and seizure…no search of private property without a warrant or probable cause

6.  Double Jeopardy- cannot be charged with same crime twice  Eminent Domain: government cannot take private property without paying owner  Right to remain silent…cannot be forced to testify against yourself

7.  Right to a speedy trial  Right to a trial by jury  Right to face accusers…and to bring witnesses to defend your case

8.  No Cruel or unusual punishment. Prevents torture

9.  Ended slavery and indentured servitude

10.  Gave all men the right to vote…no matter their race

11.  Gave women the right to vote

12.  Changed the voting age from 21 to 18

13.  2/3 of both houses of Congress vote to propose an Amendment

14. ¾ of all states must vote to approve an Amendment

15. Checks and balances ensures that one branch does not gain too much power, and to protect our rights

16.  Veto laws  Can call special sessions of Congress  Propose laws  Propose Budget  Commander in Chief

17.  Appoint judges  Can grant pardons to federal offenders

18.  Override Veto  Appropriate funds  Approve appointments  Make laws  Impeach president  Approve treaties  Approve budget  Declare war  Raise Revenue  Print and Coin $

19.  Can propose Amendments  Impeach judges  Approve judges

20.  Declare executive acts unconstitutional

21.  Declare laws unconstitutional