The Bill Of Rights Flashcards
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2nd Amendment
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The right to have an army for the security of a free state and the right of the people to bear arms.
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1st amendment (R.A.P.P.S.)
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Freedom of: Religion Assembly(peacefully assemble) Petition(to ask for help from government; complain) Press Speech
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3rd amendment
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Right not to quarter soldiers.
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4th Amendment
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Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
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5th Amendment
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- Indictment by a Grand Jury
- No double jeopardy
- Right to remain silent(no self incrimination)
- due process(procedural fairness)
- eminent domain(pay you for your land)
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6th Amendment
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- trial by jury
- public and speedy trial
- told the exact charge against them
- hear and question all witnesses and call witnesses in their own defense
- right to a lawyer
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7th Amendment
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Right to a jury trial in civil cases where the amount is more than $20
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8th Amendment
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No excessive bail.
No cruel and unusual punishment
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9th Amendment
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Citizens have rights beyond what is written in the Constitution
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10th Amendment
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Any powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states
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Voting Amendments
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- 15: former slaves can vote
- 17: direct elections for senators
- 19: women can vote
- 23:DC gets 3
- 24: no poll tax
- 26:18 years old
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Presidential Amendments
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- 12: vote separate for Pres. And VP
- 20: term start Jan. 20
- 22: 2 terms; 10 years
- 25: presidential succession
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Rights of Accused
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- 4: searches and seizures
- 5: grand jury, double jeopardy, eminent domain, due process, remain silent
- 6: jury, speedy trial, told exact charge, witnesses, lawyer
- 7: jury trial in civil cases
- 8: no excessive bail, no cruel punishment
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Extended Rights
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- 13: abolishes slavery
- 14: defines citizenship
- 15: right to vote
- 19: women’s right to vote
- 24: prohibits poll tax
- 26: voting age 18 years old
