Amendments to the US Constitution Flashcards

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Amendment 1

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freedom of speech, the press,religion,assembly

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Amendment 2

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right to bear arms

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Amendment 3

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quartering of soldiers

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Amendment 4

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search and seizure

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Amendment 5

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rights of an accused person

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Amendment 6

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speedy and fair trial

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Amendment 7

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process of civil suits

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Amendment 8

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bail and punishment

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Amendment 9

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powers reserved to the people

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Amendment 10

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powers reserved to the state

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Amendment 11

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suits against states

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Amendment 12

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election of President and Vice-President

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Amendment 13

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abolition of slavery (free)

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Amendment 14

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rights of citizens (citizens)

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Amendment 15

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suffrage for black males (vote)

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Amendment 16

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income tax

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Amendment 17

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direct election of Senators

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Amendment 18

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prohibition of alcohol (18 year olds can’t drink)

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Amendment 19

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right of women to vote

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Amendment 20

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lame duck amendment

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Amendment 21

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repeal of prohibition on alcohol (21 year olds can drink)

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Amendment 22

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limit on Presidential terms

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Amendment 23

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right of Washington DC to vote in Presidential Elections

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Amendment 24

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abolition of poll tax

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Amendment 25

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presidential disability and succession

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Amendment 26

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eighteen year olds can vote

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Amendment 27

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restraint of congressional salaries