27 Amendments Flashcards

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Amendment 1

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freedom of religion, speech, press, expression, assembly, and petition

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Amendment 2

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Protects the rights of citizens; to bear arms

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3
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Amendment 3

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doesn’t let soldiers go through your home without owners consent

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4
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Amendment 4

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protects people’s privacy

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5
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Amendment 5

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cannot be punished twice for the same offence

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Amendment 6

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have to have a legal representation in court, with a speedy and far trial

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Amendment 7

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trial by jury

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Amendment 8

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punishments for crime are not excessive, cruel, or unusual

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Amendment 9

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people retain rights not listed in the U. S. Constitution

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Amendment 10

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power is given to people or the state, not the government

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Amendment 11

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individual cannot sue state in federal courts

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Amendment 12

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votes must go for president and vice president

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Amendment 13

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get rid of slavery and involuntary servitude

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Amendment 14

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all people born or naturalized in the U.S. enjoy full rights

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Amendment 15

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

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Amendment 16

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Congress’s rights to impose a federal tax income

17
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Amendment 17

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provides for popular election of the U.S.

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Amendment 18

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no alcohol beverages be bought or sold in the U.S.

19
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Amendment 19

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women are allowed to vote

20
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Amendment 20

A

president takes office on Jan. 20th instead of Mar. 4th

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Amendment 21

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repealed prohibition the 18th amendment, alcohol is legal now

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Amendment 22

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no person should be elected twice for president, no more than two terms

23
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Amendment 23

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

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Amendment 24

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forbids taxing voters before they vote in national elections

25
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Amendment 25

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if president cannot work, they must pass it to the vice president

26
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Amendment 26

A

18-year-olds are allowed to vote

27
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Amendment 27

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prohibits Congress from voting itself mid-term pay raise