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16 Cards in this Set
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Bill of Rights
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list of citizens rights/ part of Constitution
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amendment process
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a way in which changes are added to the Constitution
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4 ways amendments can be added to the Constitution
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1- amendment is proposed
-proposedby congress- 2/3 votes both houses -proposed at nat'l conv. called by Cong when req'd by 2/3 state legis. 2- amendment ratified -rati by 3/4 state legis. -rati by 3/4 state conv. |
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how many amendments are thee today?
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27
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who may propose amendments?
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national convention or assembly-----not yet been used
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what are the 2 ways for a state to ratify an amendment
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1-aproval by 3/4 of state legislatures
2-aproval by special conventions in 3/4 of states |
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1rst amendment
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freedom of religion, speech, press.
right to assemble peacefully. right to petition gov. |
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2nd amendment
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right to posses firearms
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3rd amendment
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gov may not require people to house soldiers duroing peace time.
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4rth
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protects from unreasonable searches and seizures.
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5th
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no one may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
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6th
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right to a trial by jury in criminal cases.
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7th
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right to a trial by jury in most civil cases
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8th
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prohibits excessive bail, fines, and punishments
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9th
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rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the people.
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10th
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powers not given to nat'l gov belong to the states or the people.
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