Amendments Flashcards
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Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, freedom of press
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The right to bear arms
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No quartering of troops
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Freedom from search and seizure
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Double jeopardy, eminent domain, right to not speak
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Right to a speedy trial, right to an attorney
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Right to trial by jury for civil cases that exceed $20
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Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
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Enumerated rights
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States rights
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Suits against the states, I.e. no civilian can sue a state
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If no clear presidential election winner, House nominates president, the senate nominates VP
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Abolishment of slavery
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U.s. citizen
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All 21 year old males can vote
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Income tax
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Direct election of U.S. senators to the U.s. Senate
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Dry America
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Women’s suffrage
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Lame Duck Amendment
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Wet America
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Only two terms
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Washington, D.C. Gets three electoral votes
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Anti-poll tax
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VP becomes president if he dies or is removed
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Vote age 18
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Power for congress to make pay raise