Amendments Flashcards

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freedom of 
religion
speech 
petition 
assembly 
press
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right to bear arms

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restrictions on quartering of soldiers in private homes without owner’s consent; prohibiting it during peace time

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prohibits unreasonable search and seizure

sets requirements for search warrants based on probably cause

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sets rules for indictment by a grand jury and eminent domain

right to due process

prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy

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fair and speedy trial by jury

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right to a trial by jury

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no excessive fines, excessive bail

no cruel and unusual punishment

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protects rights or enumerated in the Constitution

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reinforces federalism

federal government possesses only those powers delegated to it by the states or the people through the Constitution

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makes states immune from suits from out of state citizens s and foreigners not living within state borders

sovereign immunity

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revises presidential election procedures

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abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

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defines citizenship

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right to vote regardless of race

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Congress can levy an income tax

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direct election of US senators

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Prohibition

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Women’s right to vote; suffrage

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changed the date on which the terms of the President and VP and Senators and Representatives end and begin

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repeals 18th amendment

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limits the number of times a person can be elected president

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grants the District of Columbia electors in the Electoral College

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prohibits the revocation of voting rights due to the non payment of a poll tax or any other tax

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addresses succession to the Presidency and establishes procedures for filling a vacancy

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voting rights for those 18+

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delays laws affecting congressional salary