Amendments Flashcards
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Freedom of religion
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Right to bear arms
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Right to refuse soldiers in home
4
Search and seizure and warrant
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Protection of rights to life, liberty, and property
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Speedy and fair trial
7
Trial by jury
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No cruel and unusual punishment
9
Protects rights not given in the constitution
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Government has powers only from the constitution
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States cannot sue one another
12
Votes separated for president and Vice President
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Abolish slavery
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All citizens get equal rights by due process of law
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Voting for all races
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Congress taxes income
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Direct election of senators by people
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Prohibition of alcohol
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All sexes allowed to vote
20
Lame duck amendment
President and vp start Jan 20 and congress starts Jan 30
21
Repeal prohibition
22
Present gets two terms or 10 years
23
Washington D.C. gets electors in electoral college
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No poll tax
25
VP takes over for president if he is unable to. President appoints someone who has to be approved by congress if no VP
26
Everyone 18+ can vote
27
Delays congress getting paid until after the next election