1. Reasons why the Constitution has been amended
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Reasons why the Constitution has been amended

2. To protect basic rights To protect citizens accused of a crime
The Constitution has been amended
To protect basic rights
To protect citizens accused of a crime
To adapt to changes in the country (ex-after the civil war)
To add to voters’ rights

3. Protection of basic rights The first amendments protect the basic rights of citizens

4. Protection of basic rights
1st Amendment -Personal Freedoms 2nd Amendment -Bear Arms for protection 3rd Amendment -Can’t be forced to house soldiers

5. Protect the rights of someone accused of a crime
Amendments have been added to
Protect the rights of someone accused of a crime

6. Rights of the accused
4th Amendment no illegal search or seizure of property 5th Amendment Guarantees due process (fair legal process)

7. Rights of the accused
6th Amendment right to a lawyer and a speedy trial by jury 8th Amendment No cruel or unusual punishment

8. Civil War amendments

9. After the Civil War amendments were added to protect the rights of free slaves

10. 13th Amendment Frees the slaves 14th Amendment Granted equal rights to slaves 15th Amendment Gave slaves the right to vote

11. Voting rights and election Amendments

12. Voting rights and election Amendments
15th Amendment
Gives slaves the right to vote

13. Voting rights and election Amendments
19th Amendment
Gives women the right to vote
23rd Amendment
Citizens of D.C. can vote for President (3 electors)

14. Voting rights and election Amendments
24th Amendment
Bans states from requiring polls taxes
26th Amendment
Sets voting age at 18 years old

15. To protect basic rights To protect citizens accused of a crime
The Constitution has been amended
To protect basic rights
To protect citizens accused of a crime
To adapt to changes in the country (ex-after the civil war)
To add to voters’ rights