First 10 amendments (+ 14th) Flashcards

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1st

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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition

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2
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2nd

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right to bear arms

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3
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3rd

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no soldier can enter a house without the owners permission

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4
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4th

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protects from unreasonable searches and seizures

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5
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5th

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protects defendants from having to testify “Plead the fifth”

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6
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6th

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right to a public and speedy trial, a lawyer, jury, and witness

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7
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7th

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allows for a jury trial, and cases cannot be re-tried for the same crime

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8
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8th

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prohibits cruel and unusual punishment ex. death penalty

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9
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9th

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rights of citizens will be protected even if not listed

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10
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10th

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federal goverment only has powers from the constitution, if not listed it belongs to the state/people

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11
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14th

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granted citizenship, and civil, and legal rights to anyone born in the United States or who became a citizen of the country

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12
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Why is the 14th amendment important?

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It let enslaved people have citizenship.

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