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15 Cards in this Set
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What does the word “amend” mean?
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"Amend" means to change.
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In order to ratify an amendment, it must be approved by which fraction of the state legislators?
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In order to ratify an amendment, 3/4ths of all states must approve it.
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What are the five freedoms of the first amendment?
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The five freedoms of the first amendment protect the rights to free: religion, press, speech, assembly, and to petition.
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Which amendment grants citizens a right to a council if they cannot afford one?
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The sixth amendment grants citizens a right to a council if they cannot afford one.
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Which amendments protect the rights of the accused?
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The fifth, sixth, and eighth amendments protect the rights of the accused.
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What is due process?
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Due Process is the act of following the necessary legal steps when handling a case.
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What is double jeopardy?
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Double jeopardy is being on trial for the same crime twice.
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What are the Civil Rights (Minority Amendments)? What does each these amendments do?
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The13th amendment (Abolished slavery), 14th amendment (Gave all males equal rights), 15th amendment (Gave all males the right to vote), and 19th amendment (Extended suffrage to Women) were the civil rights amendments.
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Which amendment eliminated poll taxes?
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The twenty-fourth amendment eliminated poll taxes.
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What are the two qualifications to vote in the US?
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You must be at least 18 years old, and must be a US citizen.
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Which amendment grants citizens the right to a trial by jury?
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The seventh amendment grants citizens the right to a trial by jury.
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Which amendment reserves powers back to the states?
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The tenth amendment reserves powers back to the states.
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In order for a judge to order a search warrant, a judge must have what?
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A judge must have reasonable and specific details about the claim of the search in order for a judge to order a search warrant.
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What is suffrage?
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Suffrage is the right to vote.
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What does RASSDATEPS stand for?
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RASSDATEPS is an abbreviation for the Bill of Rights:
R = Religion, Assembly, Speech, Press, Petition A = Arms (bear arms) S = Soldier Quartering S = Search & Seizure (privacy amendment) D = Due process, Double Jeopardy, eminent Domain and you Don’t have to testify against yourself (rights of the accused) A = Attorney & fair and speedy jury trial (criminal) T = Trial by Jury in Civil Suits over $20 E = Excessive Bail or Cruel and Unusual Punishment P = People’s Rights S = States’ Rights |
