US Constitution Flashcards

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Amendment 1

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Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.

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Amendment 2

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Right to bear arms.

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Amendment 3

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no troops shall be quartered in any home without owner’s consent

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Amendment 4

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No unreasonable search or arrest.

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Amendment 5

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No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself.

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Amendment 6

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Rights of accused in criminal cases. (The right to a speedy trial

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Amendment 7

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Trial by jury.

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Amendment 8

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No excessive bail or cruel punishment.

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Amendment 9

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People get rights not listed in Constitution. (unenumerated rights) - Don’t assume it’s not a right if it’s not in the Constitution

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Amendment 10

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Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.

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Amendment 11

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Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court.

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Amendment 12

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Separate ballots for President and Vice President.

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Amendment 13

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Abolish slavery.

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Amendment 14

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If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S. - all Americans (especially former slaves) are citizens

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Amendment 15

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You cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed.

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Amendment 16

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Income tax.

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Amendment 17

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Popular election of U.S. Senators.

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Amendment 18

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the legal act of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation and sale of alcohol (Prohibition)

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Amendment 19

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Women get the right to vote.

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Amendment 20

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President takes office on January 20th instead of March 4th.

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Amendment 21

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Repeal prohibition.

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Amendment 22

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President can only serve two terms.

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Amendment 23

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Washington D.C. residents can vote for president.

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Amendment 24

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Anti poll tax.

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Amendment 25

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How president turns duties over to V.P. due to illness.

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Amendment 26

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18 year olds get to vote.

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Amendment 27

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Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term.