Amendments Flashcards
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Freedom of Speech, Religion & Press
2
The right to bear arms
3
The right to not quarter troops
4
Unlawful search and seizure, warrant needed upon probable case
5
Prohibits double Jeopardy & Self Incrimination & Right to remain silent
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Right to speedy & public trial
7
Right to fair trial & jury
8
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments
9
Protects enumerated rights
10
Limits federal power to those delegated to it by constitution
11
Gives states and federal governments immunity
12
Changed electoral college
13
Abolish slavery
14
Naturalization, no state can deprive and person of life, liberty, or land
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Votes shall not be denied by race
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Allows federal government to collect income tax
17
Direct election of senators by popular vote
18
Prohibition of alcohol
19
Women’s suffrage
20
Lame duck amendment - changed convening dates for congress of January 3rd
21
Ratified 18th amendment
22
Sets presidential term limit to 2 terms (4 years a term)
23
Provides for the representation of DC in the electoral college
24
Prohibits poll tax
25
Presidential succession
26
Voting at 18
27
Prohibits increase of decrease to congressional salary until the next set of terms