27 amendments Flashcards

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1rst

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Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. - freedoms come first

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2nd

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Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state. -two bear arms

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3rd

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Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.- no quartering of soldiers.

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4
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4th

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Protects peoples right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.- going four a search.

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5th

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No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law.”- plea the fifth.

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6th

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Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.- sixth is speedy

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7th

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Guarantees a trial by jury. - trial by

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8th

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Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.- excessive the eighth

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9
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9th

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People retain rights not listed in the Uninted States Constitution- peoples rights

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10th

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Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states- states rights

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11th

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individual cannot sue a state in federal court- individual

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12
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12th

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Repeals part of Article 2 section 1 of the constitution. Electoral college must cast seperet ballots for president and vice president- art 2 sec 1 backwards.

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13
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13th

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Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude-lucky 13

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14
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14th

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All persons born or naturalized in the united states enjoy full rights- All persons born.

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15th

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States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color- creed 15

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16
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16th

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Establishes congresses right to impose a federal income tax- 16yr old pay taxes

17
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17th

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Provides for popular state election of United State Senators- people vote.

18
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18th

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Prohibition. No alcohol beverages to be bought or sold in the United States-18yr olds alcohol is illegal.

19
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19th

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women gain the right to vote- 19 women vote.

20
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20th

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changed the date the president takes office from March 4th to January 20th- Jan. 20

21
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21st

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Repeal prohibition and voided the 18th amendment- 21yr olds alcohol is legal

22
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22nd

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No person shall be elected to the office of president more than twice- two terms.

23
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23rd

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Gave residents of Washington D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections- M.J. to Washington.

24
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24th

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Anti poll tax amendment. Forbids taxing voters before they vote in national elections- cant tax voters.

25
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25th

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Established the process by which an ailing president may pass the duties of the office to the vice president and fill the vice presidents office, when vacant- Biden sucks.

26
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26th

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18yr olds are allowed to vote in federal and state elections-18 votes changed.

27
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27th

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Prohibits congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises-end- raise at the end.