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Abolished slavery
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Made all people born in the United States citizens with equal rights and protections.
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passed to protect the voting rights of freedmen during Reconstruction.
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Lawsuits against a state must be tried in state courts.
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Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
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Election of the president and vice president
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Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments. 9
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The right to bear arms
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Freedom from unreasonable search and seizures
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No quartering of soldiers
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Freedom of Religion, Speech, of the Press, Assembly, and Petition
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Other rights reserved for the people
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Other rights reserved for the states
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Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination
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Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.