Amendments Flashcards

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1st

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  • freedom of religion
  • Freedom of speech
  • Freedom of the press
  • Freedom of assembly
  • Freedom of petition
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2nd amendment

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Right to bear arms
Must have a license
Federal background check
Must have a permit for a concealed weapon 
Limit on assault weapons
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3rd

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Quartering of troops

No troops can be housed in your home

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4th

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Search and seizure

Must have a warrant - and show probable cause

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5th

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Criminal proceeding and eminent domain

  1. the right to a grand jury - 25 - Decides if there is enough evidence to bring you to trial
  2. Protects the accused against “ double jeopardy” (can’t be charged twice for the same crime)
  3. Protects against self- incrimination
  4. due process - the government must respect all legal rights of its citizens
  5. Eminent domain - protects personal property - allows for private property to be purchased for public use
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6th

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criminal proceedings
Right to a speedy, public trial
Right to an impartial, petite jury
Accused must be informed of crime and read their rights 
Right to a witness
Right to a lawyer
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7th Amendment

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Civil cases right to trial
Right to a jury in any dispute over 20$
Bench trial - waive the right to a jury and let the judge make the ruling

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8th

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Punishment of crimes
Protects against cruel and unusual punishment
Bail - a sum of money posted to guarantee you will appear for your court date

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9th

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Enumerated rights

The rights of the people are not limited to the rights in the constitutions

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10th

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Powers reserved for the state
Any rights not in the constitution belonging to the fed. Gov.
Belongs to states or the people

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