Amendments Flashcards
1
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1st Amendment
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Freedom of speech, assemble, petition, religion, and press
2
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2nd Amendment
A
Right to bear arms
3
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3rd Amendment
A
Prohibits quartering of troops
4
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5th Amendment
A
Prohibits self-incrimination
5
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7th Amendment
A
Right to jury trial for civil cases
6
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8th Amendment
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Prohibits cruel/unusual punishment
7
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9th Amendment
A
Enumerated Powers
8
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10th Amendment
A
Reserved powers
9
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12th Amendment
A
Sets procedure by which President/VP are elected
10
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13th Amendment
A
Abolition of slavery
11
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14th Amendment
A
Citizenship to former slaves, equal protection clause
12
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15th Amendment
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Universal suffrage to all men
13
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16th Amendment
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Income tax
14
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17th Amendment
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Direct election of US senators
15
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18th Amendment
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Prohibition
