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27 Cards in this Set
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1st Amendment |
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition |
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2nd Amendment |
Protects the right to bear arms |
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3rd Amendment |
Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers during peacetime |
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4th Amendment |
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizures; requires a search warrant based on probable cause. |
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5th Amendment |
Right to due process; prohibits self-incrimination and double-jeopardy.
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6th Amendment |
Protects the right to a speedy trial by jury |
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7th Amendment |
Provides the right for trial by jury where the sum of money is more than $20. |
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8th Amendment |
Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail; as well as cruel and unusual punishment |
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9th Amendment |
Protects rights not enumerated in the Constitution |
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10th Amendment |
Limits the powers of the federal government
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11th Amendment |
Makes the states immune from suits from out-of-state citizens and foreigners not living within the state's borders. |
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12th Amendment |
Revises the presidential election procedures |
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13th Amendment |
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude |
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14th Amendment |
Gave African-Americans citizenship; giving them equal protection under the law
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15th Amendment |
Gave black males the right to vote; prohibits suffrage based on race, color and involuntary servitude |
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16th Amendment |
Allows the federal government to income tax |
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17th Amendment |
Establishes direct election of United States Senators by popular vote |
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18th Amendment |
Prohibited the sale of liquor |
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19th Amendment |
Gave women the right to vote |
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20th Amendment |
"Lame duck" amendment |
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21st Amendment |
Repealed the 18th amendment and allows the sale of liquor
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22nd Amendment |
Presidential term limits: a president can serve two terms of four years |
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23rd Amendment |
The president is elected by the Electoral College |
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24th Amendment |
Prohibits revocation of voting rights; poll tax |
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25th Amendment |
Defines presidential succession |
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26th Amendment |
Establishes the right to vote for those 18 years or older |
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27th Amendment |
Prevents Congressional salaries from taking effect after the next election of representatives |
