Amendments Flashcards

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Sixth amendment

A

Right to a speedy trial

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In 6th amendment one must be informed

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About crimes which one is charge

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3
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Testimony

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Formal written or spoken statement, especially in court

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4
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6th amendment also allows one convicted of crimes to

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Confront witnesses brought forward by government

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5
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6th amendment also provides accused the right to compel

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Testimony from witnesses, as well as the right to legal representation

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6
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Seventh amendment

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Civil cases preserve the right to trial by jury

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7
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Eight amendment prohibits excessive (2)

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Bail

Fines

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8
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Eighth amendment prohibits

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Cruel and unusual punishment

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9
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9th amendment

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List of rights enumerated in the constitution is not exhaustive

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10
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9th amendment people retain

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All rights not enumerated on constitution

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11
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10th amendment

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Fed gov only has those powers delegated in the constitution

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12
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10th amendment separates

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Federal and state laws

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13
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Amendment 11

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Individuals can’t sue state in federal court

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14
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Amendment 12

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Separate ballots for president and Vice President

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15
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Amendment 13

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Abolish slavery

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16
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Amendment 14

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If you are born or naturalized in the US, you are a citizen of the US

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Amendment 15

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You cannot prevent person voting dues to race, religion, creed

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Amendment 16

A

Income tax

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Amendment 17

A

Popular election of US senators

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Amendment 18

A

Prohibition

21
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Amendment 19

A

Woman suffrage

22
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Amendment 20

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President takes office Jan 20th, not March 4th

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Amendment 21

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Repeal prohibition

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Amendment 22

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President can only serve 2 terms

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Amendment 23
Washington DC residents can vote for president
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Amendment 24
Anti poll tax
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Amendment 25
Lays down rules of who becomes President if president dies, resigns, etc.
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Amendment 26
18 yr old can vote
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Amendment 27
Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term