The Bill of Rights 1.1 Flashcards
the Bill of Rights consists of what?
the first 10 Amendments
when was the Bill of Rights created
1791
what does the Bill of Rights act as for the public
protection from corruption and government power
what does the Bill of Rights act as for the 50 states of AMERICAAAAAA RAAAHHHHH
act to protect the power of the state over that of the federal government
1st Amendment
freedom of expression and religion
2nd Amendment
right to bear arms
5th Amendment
protection against self-incrimination
8th Amendment
freedom from cruel punishment
10th Amendment
states have reserved powers from federal government
13th Amendment
abolition of slavery
14th Amendment
equal treatment of all races
15th Amendment
suffrage for all races
16th Amendment (oh this ones difficult)
Gives Congress the right to levy federal income tax
what does levy mean
tax imposed by the government on individuals to fund public services or projects.
19th Amendment
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