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27 Cards in this Set
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amendment 1
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freedom of speech, press, peaceable assembly, religion, 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 quartering of troops during peace time
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amendment 4
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no unreasonable search and seizure
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amendment 5
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no self incrimination, no double jeopardy, a grand jury must issue an indictment for a trial in a capital case, can't take life, liberty or property without due process of law
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amendment 6
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right to know charges against you, attorney, subpoena a witness on your behalf, confront witnesses against you, speedy and public trial by jury
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amendment 7
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right to jury trial in civil case over $20
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amendment 8
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no excessive bail or fines or cruel and unusual punishments
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amendment 9
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other rights exist
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amendment 10
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all powers not given to national are reserved for the states and the people
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amendment 11
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citizens cannot sue states
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amendment 12
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voting procedure in electoral college: ballots must be labled for vp and president
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amendment 13
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slavery illegal
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amendment 14
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definition of citizenship: born in US, protection under law, privileges and immunities clause, no state can deny life, liberty or property without due process of law
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amendment 15
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right to vote cannot be based on race
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amendment 16
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creates income tax
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amendment 17
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direct election of senators
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amendment 18
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prohibition of manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcohol
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amendment 19
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women can vote
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amendment 20
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lame duck
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amendment 21
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prohibition is repealed
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amendment 22
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limited to two year terms and two terms for presidential office
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amendment 23
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three electors for DC
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amendment 24
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poll tax illegal
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amendment 25
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presidential succession: always a vp, "acting pres"
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amendment 26
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right to vote for citizens who are 18
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amendment 27
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limits power congress has to give itself a raise
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