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29 Cards in this Set
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Amendment
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A written change to the Constitution. |
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Bill of Rights
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The first 10 amendments to become part of the U.S. Constitution in 1791. |
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Amendment #1
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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. |
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Amendment #2
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Right to bear arms. |
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Amendment #3 |
No one may be forced to house soldiers. |
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Amendment #4 |
Protects against unreasonable search and seizure. |
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Amendment #5 |
Rights of the criminally accused (indictment by grand jury, no double jeopardy, no self incrimination, due process of the law, eminent domain). |
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Amendment #6
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Rights to a speedy trial by jury (speedy trial, impartial jury, informed of charges, right to an attorney). |
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Amendment #7
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Rights to a jury trial in CIVIL CASES, more than $20- people sue over money/property. |
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Amendment #8
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No excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishment. |
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Amendment #9
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People have other basic rights not listed in Constitution. |
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Amendment #10 |
All powers not given to the federal government are left for the states to take care of/decide.
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Amendment #11
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Federal courts do not have jurisdiction in cases against a state. |
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Amendment #12
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Provides for separate elections for president and vice president. |
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Amendment #13 |
Abolishes slavery. |
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Amendment #14 |
Provides equality for all citizens; state governments must follow previously passed amendments. |
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Amendment #15 |
All males have the right to vote. |
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Amendment #16 |
Congress has the power to pass direct taxes, such as income tax. |
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Amendment #17 |
Senators are to be elected by the voters in their state; governor fills state senator positions if position opens during a term. |
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Amendment #18 |
Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages is made illegal (prohibited). |
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Amendment #19 |
Gives women the right to vote. |
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Amendment #20 |
Beginning of President, VP and Congress terms in office begins in January; presidential succession ca take place before Presidential inauguration. |
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Amendment #21 |
Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages is made legal (allowed again, #18 was repealed or cancelled by this amendment). |
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Amendment #22 |
Presidents may serve no more that 2 terms or a total of 10 years. |
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Amendment #23 |
District of Columbia is allowed presidential Electoral College votes. |
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Amendment #24 |
Eliminates poll tax (no required payment needed to vote). |
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Amendment #25
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Provides for presidential succession and filling a vacant office of vice president, if VP dies or is removed from office. |
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Amendment #26
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Lowers voting age from 21 to 18. |
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Amendment #27 |
Congressional compensation increases may not take effect until after that congressional term is over (their pay raise doesn't go into effect until new term). |