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22 Cards in this Set
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1st Amendment |
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. |
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2nd Amendment |
The right to bear arms. |
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4th Amendment |
Searches and seizures; the right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, and papers. |
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5th Amendment |
The right to remain silent and due process. |
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6th Amendment |
The right to a speedy trial and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. |
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8th Amendment |
Bail nor punishment for a crime shall not be unreasonably severe. |
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9th Amendment |
The people’s rights are not limited to those mentioned in the Constitution. |
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10th Amendment |
Powers granted to Congress are not granted to the states or people. |
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13th Amendment |
Abolition of slavery. |
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14th Amendment |
Everyone is treated equally; all persons born or naturalized in the U.S are citizens. |
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15th Amendment |
The right to vote regardless of race. |
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16th Amendment |
Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes (Income Tax). |
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17th Amendment |
The senate of the U.S shall be composed of two senators rom each state, elected by the people. |
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18th Amendment |
Prohibits the production, sale, or transportation of alcoholic beverages. |
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19th Amendment |
Woman suffrage. |
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20th Amendment |
“Lame Duck” Amendment; President sworn in January 20th. |
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21st Amendment |
Repeal of prohibition Amendment. |
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22nd Amendment |
Limit on Presidential terms; two terms in office. |
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24th Amendment |
Abolition of poll tax. |
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25th Amendment |
Presidential disability and succession. |
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26th Amendment |
Eighteen-Year-Old Vote. |
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27th Amendment |
If Congress votes itself a raise, the members will not get the raise until after the next election. |