Which Amendment(Exams) Flashcards

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1
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People have rights besides those listed in the Constitution

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9th

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2
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Congress has the power to tax incomes (The income Tax)

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16th

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3
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People of their state vote directly for their two US Senators (before the state legislature chose the two senators)

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17th

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4
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The transportation or importation of alcohol is prohibited (outlawed)

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18th

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5
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Eliminated the poll tax or any tax for voting purposes

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24th

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6
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The legal voting age officially lowered to 18

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26th

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7
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All powers not specifically given to the federal government are reserved for the states. This is the principle of federalism

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10th

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8
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No Double jeopardy - being tried twice for the same crime. A grand jury must vote on a charge before a federal trial. No self-incirimination

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5th

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9
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Right to a trial by jury with an attorney, must be told of charges

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6th

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10
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The president and vice president candidates’ names will appear on ballots as running for president/VP. This eliminated the practice of the most electoral votes becoming president and second-most becoming vice president

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12th

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11
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The setting up of the President moved from March to Jan 20

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20th

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12
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No cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail

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8th

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13
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The right to vote cannot be denied on account of sex (gender)

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19th

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14
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Freedom of religion speech, press, assembly, petition

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1st

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15
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Gave states immunity and protections from being sued by out-of-state citzens

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11th

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16
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Repealed the 18th Amendment - restoring the making and selling of alcohol

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21st

17
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Banned Congress from increasing salaries until after the next election

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27th

18
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President can serve only two-terms of office

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22nd

19
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Residents of Washington D.C. are awarded 3 electoral votes and can vote for President

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23rd

20
Q

Presidential succession and disability. Makes sure we always have a VP

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25th

21
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Right to keep and bear arms and have a regulated militia

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2nd

22
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No quartering of soldiers in people’s homes

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3rd

23
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Protects individuals from “unreasonable search and seizures”

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4th