Amendments Flashcards
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Amendment 1
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Religious freedom Assembly Press Petition Speech
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What are amendments and how do they get passed?
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Changes
Two methods: 1) through congress by 2/3 vote in each house
2) a national convention called by congress at the request of 2/3 state legislatures
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Amendment 2
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The right to bear arms
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Amendment 4
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Search and seizures
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Amendment 5
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Double jeopardy
If the gov takes your land they must give you the right amount of money(just compensation)
Grand jury
Self incrimination
The accused must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
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Amendment 6
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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: Hear charges Attorney Speedy trial by an impartial jury Question and hear witnesses
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Amendment 7
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You get the right to a jury trial. A judge cannot overturn a jury’s decision
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Amendment 8
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No cruel or unusual punishment
