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1st amendment Flashcards

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Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition “freedoom comes first”

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The first amendment.

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Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep bear arms. Establishes a miltia that is necessary for a free state. “To”

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The second amendment

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Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes during peace time without permission from owner.

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The third amendment

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Protects peoples rights to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

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The fourth amendment

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5
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No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense.

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The 5th

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6
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Rights of accused in crimal cases

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The 6th

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Trial by

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The 7th

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No punishment can be cruel or unusual.

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The 8th

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9
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People retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution.

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The 9th

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10
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Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states.

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The 10th

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Individual

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The 11th

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Repeals part of Article 2, section 1, of the constitution. Electoral College must cast separate ballots for President and vice President.

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The 12th

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13
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Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

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The 13th

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14
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All persons born or naturalized in the United States enjoy full rights

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The 14th

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States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color.

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The 15th

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Establishes congress’s right to impose a federal income tax.

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The 16th

17
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Provides for popular election of United States senators.

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The 17th

18
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No alcoholic beverages to be bought or sold in the United States.

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The 18th

19
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Some States have already given women the rights to vote in some elections. This amendment provides all women, who are U.S. citizens, the right to vote in all elections.

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The 19th

20
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Changed the date the President takes office from March 4th to January 20th.

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The 20th

21
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Repealed prohibition and voided the 18th amendment.

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The 21st

22
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No person shall be elected to the office of president more then twice.

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The 22nd

23
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Gave residents of Washington D.C., the right to vote in presidential elections.

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The 23rd

24
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Forbids Taxing voters before they vote in national elections.

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The 24th

25
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Established the process by which an ailing president may pass the duties of the office to the vice president.

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The 25th

26
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18-year-olds are allowed to vote in federal and state elections.

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The 26th

27
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Prohibits congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises.

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The 27th

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