Constitution's 27 Amendments Flashcards

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Amendment II

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Right to bear arms

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Amendment I

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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, & petition

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Amendment III

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Quartering of troops

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Amendment IV

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Unreasonable search and seizure

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Amendment V

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Due process, double jeopardy & self-incrimination

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Amendment VI

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(Fair/speedy) Jury trial & right to counsel

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Amendment VII

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Common law suits

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Amendment VIII

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Excessive bail/fines & cruel/unusual punishment

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Amendment IX

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Rights not named in Constitution

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Amendment X

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Powers reserved to states

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Amendment XI

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Lawsuits against a state

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Amendment XII

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Election of president/vice president

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Amendment XIII

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Abolition of slavery

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Amendment XIV

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Due process, equal protection & privileges of citizens

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Amendment XV

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Rights not to be denied because of race

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Amendment XVI

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Government’s right to income tax

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Amendment XVII

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Election of senators

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Amendment XVIII

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Prohibition of alcohol

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Amendment XIX

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Women’s right to vote

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Amendment XX

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Presidential term and succession

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Amendment XXI

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Repeal of prohibition of alcohol

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Amendment XXII

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Presidents limited to 2 terms

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Amendment XXIII

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Presidential vote for people in Washington D.C.

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Amendment XXIV

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No poll tax

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Amendment XXV

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Presidential succession

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Amendment XXVI

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Right to vote at age 18

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Amendment XXVII

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Compensation of members of Congress (pay raises are not effective until after the next election)