Amendments Flashcards
Freedom of religion, speech, press
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Right to bear arms
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Housing of soldiers
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No unwarranted search and seizure
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May not be tried twice for the same crime
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Rights to a fair and speedy trial
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Right to a trial by jury in all civil cases
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No cruel and unusual punishment
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Rights retained by people- any rights not listed in the constitution are still protected
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Powers retained by state- states have all powers not given to national government
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Limitations on citizens to sue states under federal law
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Election of president and Vice President. Provides that members of the electoral college vote for one person as each position
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Abolition of slavery
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Slaves receive citizenship
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African American men receive the right to vote
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Authorizes the federal government to collect income taxes
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Direct election of senators
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Prohibition of alcohol
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Women’s suffrage
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Terms of president and congress- moves the date that newly elected presidents and members of congress take office close to election time. President: January 20th, congress: January 3rd
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Repeal of prohibition
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Limitation of president to 2 terms
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Suffrage in the district of Colombia. Allows citizens of Washington DC to vote in the presidential elections, but not congress
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Eliminates poll taxes
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Presidential disability and succession. If president is removed, dies, or resigns, the Vice President becomes president. The president fulfills a vice presidency vacancy, by a majority vote of both Houses of congress
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Suffrage for 18 year olds
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Congressional pay raises. Any Increase in congressional pay does not go into effect until after the next regular election of the House of Representatives
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