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Amendments Flashcards

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Freedom of Religion

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Freedom of Speech

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Freedom of Press

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Freedom of Assembly

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Freedom of Petition

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Right to bear arms

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No quartering of soldiers

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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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Probable cause needed to issue a warrant

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Protection against double jeopardy

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Cannot be a witness against oneself

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Due process of law

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Private property cannot be taken without just compensation

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One has the right to a speedy and public trial

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One must be informed of the reason(s) for the accusation

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Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Right to a trial by jury

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No cruel/unusual punishments, excessive fines or bails.

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Citizens have rights not specifically stated in the constitution

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The powers not mentioned in the constitution are reserved for the people and/or the states

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Makes states immune from suits from out-of-state citizens and foreigners not living within the state borders

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Outlines changes the voting process for President and Vice-President

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Outlaws slavery

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Makes those born on US soil citizens

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Gives former slaves the rights of citizens

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Discussing matters of office-holding by former rebels

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The right to vote shall not be denied based on race, color, creed, previous condition of servitude etc.

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Gives Congress the power to collect an income tax

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Outlines changes in representation by Senators

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Prohibition

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31
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Right of women to vote

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Shortens “lame duck” period

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Repeals prohibition

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Limits the President to two terms and no more than 10 years

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Adds representatives for Washington DC

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Prohibits the revocation of voting rights due to the non-payment of poll taxes

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Outlines the process of Presidential succession, making provisions for the death of the President and his successor

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Changes voting age to 18

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Prevents changes in Congressional salaries to take effect until after the coming election

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