27 amendments Flashcards
freedom of expression religion speech press assembly and petition
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protects the rights of individual citezens to keep and bear arms. establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state.
2
prohibits soilders from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes during the peacetime without getting the permission and conset of the owner.
3
protects peoples right to privacy prohibits unreasolable searches and seizures by the goverment
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No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. prohibits being a wittness against yourself and guarentees due process law.
5
rights of accused in crimanal cases including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.
6
guarantees a trial by jury
7
insures that punishment for crimes are not excessive cruel or unusual.
8
people retain rights not listed in the united states constitution
9
power not given to the federal goverment is given to the people of the united states (very inportant for state goverment)
10
individual cannot sue the state in federal court.
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abolished slavery
13
born in Us enjoy full rights
14
protects the rights of voting (no matter race creed color religion)
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