Constitution Flashcards
1
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Bill of Rights
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First ten amendments protecting a person personal rights.
2
Q
Number of Amendments
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27 amendments
3
Q
2nd Amendment
A
Right to bear arms
4
Q
1st Amendment
A
Freedom of speech, religion, press etc.
5
Q
13th Amendment
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Slavery is abolished
6
Q
19th Amendment
A
Women’s suffrage
7
Q
Strengths of Constitution
A
It’s flexible
8
Q
Checks and Balances
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Branches of government can “check” each other and “balance” out the powers.