Amendments Flashcards
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freedom of religion, speech and press; rights of assembly and petition
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right to bear arms
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quartering of soldiers
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no unwarranted search and seizure
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no double jeopardy
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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 punishments
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rights retained by the people; any rights not listed in the constitution are still protected
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power retained by the states- states have all powers not given to the federal government
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limitations on citizens to sue under federal law
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election of president and Vice President- provides that members of the electoral college vote for one person and prez and vice
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abolition of slavery
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slaves receive citizenship. prohibits the states from reducing the privileges of citizens and emphasizes they’re right to due process and equal protection under the law
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black 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- the states have he power to directly elect the senators
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prohibition of liquor
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women’s suffrage- gives women the right to vote
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terms of president and congress- moves the date that newly elected presidents and congress
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repeal of prohibition
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limitation of presidents to two terms
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suffrage of wash dc. can vote for prez but not congress
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eliminates all poll taxes
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presidential disability and succession- if prez is removed, dies, or resigns, the Vice President becomes the acting president.
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suffrage of 18 yr olds
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congressional pay raises- any increase in congressional pay does not go into effect until after the election of the house of reps
