27 ammendments Flashcards
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1st
freedom of expression,religion,speech,press,assembly,and petition
2nd
protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms
3rd
prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing in private homes during peacetime
4th
protects peoples rights to privacy. prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
5th
no person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offence. prohibits from being a witness to yourself and guarantees
6th
rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representations and a fair speedy trial
7th
guarantees a trial by jury
8th
insures that punishment for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual
9th
people retain rights not listed in the united states constitution
10th
power not given to federal government is given to people or states
11th
individuals cannot sue a state
12th
electoral collage must cast separate ballots for president and vice president
13th
abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
14th
all people born or naturalized in america enjoy full rights
15th
protects the americans to vote in elections no matter race, color, and creed
16th
establishes congress right to impose a federal income tax
17th
provides popular election of united states senators
18th
no alcoholic beverages to be bought or sold
19th
woman suffrage. women get to vote
20th
changed the date for a new election of the president on the 20th
21st
voided 18th amendment alcohol is now legal
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