Amendements Flashcards

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II Amendment

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Right to own guns

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I Amendment

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Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom of press
Right to gather with others
Right to petition
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III Amendment

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Not to be forced to house troops

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IV Amendment

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Protects citizens from illegal search and seizure. Searches need probable cause and a warrant to lawfully conduct a search.

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V Amendment

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Protection from…
Being tried for a crime unless a grand jury is convened.
Being tried for the same crime in the same court twice.
Being forced to testify against yourself.
Having life, liberty, or property take away without fair and just compensation.
Having private property taken for public use without fair payment of property.

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VI Amendment

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Right to a fair and open trial.
Right to a trial by jury of your peers from the area you are from.
Right to be informed of the charges against you.
Right to compel witnesses.
Right to a lawyer even if you cannot afford one.

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VII Amendment

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Right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

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VIII Amendment

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Protects citizens from excessive
Cruel and unusual punishment
Bail
Fines

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IX Amendment

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You have other rights not mentioned in the US Constitution

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X Amendment

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Limits the power if the federal government and reserves certain powers for the states an the people

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XI Amendment

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Limits the ability of the people to sue another state or foreign country

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XII Amendment

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Addresses the choosing of the president an the Vice President on one ticket

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XIII Amendment

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Abolishes slavery

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XIV Amendment

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Defines citizenship and due process of the law

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XV Amendment

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Guarantees no restrictions based in race or ethnicity in order to vote

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XVI Amendment

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Allows Congress to collect income tax

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XVII Amendment

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Addresses the elections and numbers of senators

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XVIII Amendment

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Prohibits alcohol

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XIX Amendment

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Guarantees women the right to vote

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XX Amendment

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Requires the terms of presidents and vice-presidents begin on January 20th changing the date from March. Also addresses the succession of the President in case of death or disability.

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XXI Amendment

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Repeals the XVIII Amendment

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XXII Amendment

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Limits the terms of the president to two terms

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XXIII Amendment

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Addresses ability for Washington DC to have a say in elections. (3 electoral votes)

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XXIV Amendment

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Outlaws poll taxes

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XXV Amendment

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Addresses presidential disability and succession

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XXVI Amendment

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Protects citizens from age discrimination to vote

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XXVII Amendment

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Limits congressional pay increases