Amendments And Major Court Cases

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Right to keep and bear arms

Question 1

1st

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Freedom of speech, press, religion (exercise and establishment), and association

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Prohibits quartering of soldiers without owner’s consent

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Right to prevent search and seizures without a warrant

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Right to due process. Private property will not be taken for public use without compensation.

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Speedy trial and partial jury in state where crime was committed.

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Trial by jury

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Protection against ecessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment

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Every citizen is protected by the rights not directly stated in the constitution

Question 9

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Powers not delegated to the US by the Constitution are reserved to the states or to the people

Question 10

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A suit cannot be filed against a state without its consent

Question 11

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President and VP are chosen by electoral college

Question 12

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Abolition of slavery

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All persons born or naturalized in the US are citizens of the US and state where they reside. No state will make or enforce a law which will violate the privileges or immunities of US citizens.

Question 14

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Man of every race has the right to vote

Question 15

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Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes

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The Senate shall be composed of 2 senators from ea. state. Elected by the people of their state have six year terms

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Prohibition of alcohol

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Women have the right to vote

Question 19

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Pres. and VP terms and that noon on January 20. Senator and Rep. terms and at noon January 3

Question 20

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Alcohol is no longer banned

Question 21

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Pres. may only serve two terms

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Electors are equal to the number of senators and representatives in Congress

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Citizens may still vote if they fail to pay any taxes

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VP takes the President’s job if he cannot continue

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Anyone over 18 may vote

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Prohibits any law that changes the salary of members of the Congress from taking effect until the start of the next set of terms for office of Representatives