27 Amendments Flashcards

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Protects people’s right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

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4th Amendment

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Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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1st Amendment

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3
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Power not given to the federal government is given to the people of states (Very important or state government).

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10th Amendment

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4
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No person tied without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offence. Prohibits being a witness against yourself for guarantees “Due process of law.”

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5th Amendment

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5
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Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.

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8th Amendment

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6
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Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.

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3rd Amendment

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7
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Guarantees a trial by jury.

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7th Amendment

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8
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People retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution.

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9th Amendment

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9
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Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.

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6th Amendment

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10
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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.

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2nd Amendment.

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11
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Individual cannot sue a state in federal courts.

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11th Amendment

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12
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Electoral College must cast separate ballots for president and vice president.

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12th Amendment

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13
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Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.

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13th Amendment

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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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14th Amendment

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

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15th Amendment

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

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16th Amendment