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27 Amendments Flashcards

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Freedom of religions, assembly, press, petition, and speech

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Right to bear arms

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No quartering of troops during times of peace.

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No unwarranted searches and seizures.

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Protects from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, discusses due process and eminent domain.

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Guarantees a speedy and public trial, right to an attorney. Deals with criminal cases.

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Guaranteed a jury trial in civil cases when the dollar amount in question is over $20.

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No cruel or unusually punishment and protected from excessive bail and fines.

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People have right that go beyond those mentioned in the constitution.

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Any power not given to the federal government, not denied to the states is reserved for the states. (Reserved Powers/ State Powers)

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A citizen from one state may not sue another state.

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Separates electoral votes for president and vice president onto separate ballots.

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Abolished Slavery

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African American Citizenship. Any person born or naturalized in the US is a citizen. Also discusses due process

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African American right to vote.

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Established the Income Tax

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Popular Election of Senators

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Prohibition: Illegal to make, sell, transport or consume intoxicating beverages.

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Women’s right to vote

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President takes office on January 20th. Known as the lame duck amendment

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Repealed Prohibition

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Presidential two-term limit.

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District of Columbia earns 3 electoral votes

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Abolished the poll tax.

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Discusses presidential disability and line of succession

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Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

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Congressional pay raises can’t take place during current term.

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