27 Amendments Flashcards

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Amendment 1

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Freedom of religion, speech, and the press

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Amendment 2

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The right to assemble and petition the government

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Amendment 3

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The right to keep and bear arms

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Amendment 4

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Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure

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Amendment 5

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That no person be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

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Amendment 6

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The right to a fair and speedy trial

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Amendment 7

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The right to a trial by jury

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Amendment 8

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Protection against excessive bail or unusual punishment

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Amendment 9

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people rights

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Amendment 10

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states rights

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Amendment 11

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can’t sue state in federal court

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Amendment 12

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art.(2) sec.(1) backwards 12 Amendment

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Amendment 13

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ended slavery

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Amendment 14

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No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States`

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Amendment 15

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States can’t prevent voting because of race

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Amendment 16

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16 year olds pay taxes

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Amendment 17

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people vote for the senate

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Amendment 18

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18 year olds - alcohol illegal

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Amendment 19

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women can vote

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Amendment 20

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president starts January 20th

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Amendment 21

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The transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited.

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Amendment 22

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can only be president for two terms

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Amendment 23

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provide the citizens of the District of Columbia with appropriate rights of voting in national elections for President and Vice President of the United States.

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Amendment 24

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can’t tax voting

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Amendment 25

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In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.

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Amendment 26

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18 year olds can vote

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Amendment 27

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No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.