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27 Amendments Flashcards

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

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1st Amendment

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Protects the rights of an individual citizen to keep and bear arms

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2nd Amendment

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Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes

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3rd Amendment

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Protects peoples right to privacy. Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

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4th Amendment

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No person can be punished twice for same offence. Prohibits being a witness against yourself

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5th Amendment

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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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Guarantees a trial by jury

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7th Amendment

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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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People retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution

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9th Amendment

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

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10th Amendment

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Indivisual can’t sue a state in fedual court.

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11th Amendment

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College vote seperate for Vice president and president

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12th Amendment

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Abolishes slavery

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13th Amendment

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Born with natural rights

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14th Amendment

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Can vote no mater what race,creed, or color person is.

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15th Amendment

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Pay income taxes

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16th Amendment

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Senators are elected by state legislatures

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17th Amendment

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Alcohol is illegal

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18th Amendment

19
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Women gained right to vote

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19th Amendment

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president starts January 20th

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20th Amendment

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Alcohol is legal

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21st Amendment

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presidents can serve only 2 terms of 4 years

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22nd Amendment

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Gave Washington DC the right to vote

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23 Amendment

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Forbids taxing voters before national elections

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24th Amendment

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Vice president takes over if president can’t do job

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25th Amendment

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18 year are allowed to vote in federal and state elections

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26th Amendment

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Prohibits congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises

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27th Amendment

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