The 27 amendments

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Across
  1. 2. limits the president to two terms in office (or 10 years)
  2. 4. citizens can not sue a state in federal court
  3. 6. abolished slavery
  4. 15. citizenship, equal protection, due process of law
  5. 16. prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments
  6. 17. allows all income to be federally taxed
  7. 19. congress can not vote to give themselves a pay raise unless citizens vote
  8. 22. allowed women the right to vote
  9. 23. voting age 18
  10. 24. prevents troops from being held in your home
  11. 25. the right to bear arms
  12. 26. gives all powers not specifically given to the United States gov. in the constitution, to either the states or to the people
Down
  1. 1. freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
  2. 3. gives details on the terms of office for congress and president; "lame duck" period
  3. 5. district of Columbia - people can vote for president
  4. 6. separate ballots for president and vice president
  5. 7. prohibited the poll tax
  6. 8. banned alcohol
  7. 9. prohibits search and seizure without a warrant
  8. 10. the right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over
  9. 11. right to a speedy and public trial
  10. 12. gave the US 2 senates from each state
  11. 13. right to vote (black men)
  12. 14. repeal alcohol
  13. 18. succession president----Vice president----speaker of the house of representatives
  14. 20. people are given rights not listed in the constitution
  15. 21. the right to remain silent