Amendments Flashcards

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1
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guarantees the right to vote regardless of race

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15th

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2
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abolished the production, transportation and sale of alcohol

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18th

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3
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reserves power to the states

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10th

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4
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requires a separate electoral vote for president and vice president

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12th

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5
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requires indictment by a grand jury and protects people from self incrimination

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5th

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6
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states that people retain rights not mentioned in the constitution

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9th

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7
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changed the election of senators to a popular vote

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17th

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8
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prevents citizens from suing states in federal courts

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11th

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9
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allows a federal income tax

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16th

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10
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guaraenteed freed slaves their rights and citizenship

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14th

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11
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lowers voting age to 18

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26th

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12
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abolished slavery

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13th

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13
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limits a president to two terms in office

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22nd

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14
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forbids excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

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8th

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15
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outlawed poll tax

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24th

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16
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guaranteed a jury trial in civil cases

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7th

17
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protects the privacy of peoples person and effect from unlawful searches and siezures

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4th

18
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protects citizens rights to bear arms

A

2nd

19
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protects freedom of press religion and assembly

A

1st

20
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guarantees the right to counsel and a speedy and public trial

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6th

21
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changed the inauguration of the president to janurary 20th

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20th

22
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repeals prohibition

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21st

23
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established presidential succession

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25th

24
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requires an election of the house of representatives before a pay raise can take effect

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27th

25
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allows people in DC to vote in presidential elections

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23rd

26
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guarantees the right to vote regardless of sex

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19th