US Constitution Amendments Flashcards
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First Amendment
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- Freedom of religion
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of the press
- Freedom of assembly
- Right to petition the government for a redress of grievences
2
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Fourth Amendment
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Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
3
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Fifth Amendment
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- Freedom from double jeopardy
- Freedom from self-incrimination
- Due process
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Sixth Amendment
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- Right to be told of charges when arrested
- Right to a speedy trial
- Right to a public trial by an impartial jury
- Right to confront witnesses
- Right to counsel
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Eighth Amendment
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- Freedom from excessive bail
- Freedom from cruel and unusual punishments
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Fourteenth Amendment
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- Guarantees citizenship
- Due process: protects life, liberty, and property
- Right to equal protection of the laws
- The right to vote
- Government official disqualification for inciting insurrection