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27 Cards in this Set
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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
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No one may be forced to house soldiers.
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Amendment 4
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Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
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Amendment 5
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Rights of the criminally accused.
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Amendment 6
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Rights to a speedy trial by jury.
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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 the Constitution.
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Amendment 10
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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 seperate elections for president and vice president.
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Amendment 13
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Abolishes slavery.
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Amendment 14
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Provides equality for all citizens; state governments must follow previously passed amendments.
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Amendment 15
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All males have the right to vote.
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Amendment 16
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Congress has the power to pass direct taxes, such as income tax.
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Amendment 17
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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
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Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverage is made illegal.
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Amendment 19
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Gives women the right to vote.
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Amendment 20
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Beginning of President, VP and Congress terms in office begins in January; presidential succession can take place before Presidential inauguration.
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Amendment 21
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Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverage is made legal; repeals 18th.
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Amendment 22
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Presidents may serve no more than 2 terms or a total of 10 years.
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Amendment 23
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District of Columbia is allowed presidential Electoral College votes.
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Amendment 24
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Eliminates poll tax.
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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
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Congressional compensation increases may not take effect until after that congressional term is over.
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