Chapter 3 Section 3-4 Flashcards

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This protects the right of Americans to worship as they please, or to have no religion if they prefer; this also protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press

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First amendment

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2
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This ensures citizens and the nation the right to security

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Second amendment; it does not prevent the government from taking away guns

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3
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No one can be tried for a serious crime unless a grand jury has decided there is enough evidence to justify a trial. A person who is found innocent of a crime may not be tried again. No one may be forced to testify against himself
or herself. This also defines eminent domain (taking private property for public use)

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The 5th amendment

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4
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This protects the right to privacy; it requires authorities to have a specific reason to search a residence or to seize evidence/people

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The fourth amendment

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5
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This protects the rights of individuals charged with federal crimes to defend themselves in a court trial. They also have the right to a speedy, public trial, and authorities cannot purposely hold a person for an unnecessarily long time awaiting trial. It gives people the right to know charges against them and the right to hear and question all witnesses. They have the right to be defended by a lawyer and can request a change of venue

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6th amendment

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6
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Prevents judges from ordering someone convicted of a crime to pay an excessive fine. It bans cruel and unusual punishment, limits death penalty and prohibits excessive bail money

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8th amendment

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7
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This outlaws slavery, protects the rights of freed slaves and all citizens, and prohibits the government from denying a persons right to vote based on race

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13-15 amendments

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8
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Women have the right to vote

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19th amendment

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9
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Limits presidents a two year maximum of two elected terms

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22nd amendment

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10
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Lowers voting age to 18

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26th amendment

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11
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People are allowed to sell alcoholic beverages

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21st Amendment

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12
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This limits the powers of government

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Bill of Rights

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13
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The court should avoid taking initiative on social and political questions

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Judicial restraint

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14
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The court should play a role in shaping national politics

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Judicial activism

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15
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The court uses this to interpret the constitution

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Judicial review

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