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71 Cards in this Set
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a written change or addition to the constitution
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amendment
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the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution
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Bill of Rights
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what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
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to set forth basic rights guaranteed to all Americans
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amendment that states that americans have the right to practice any religion, or not at all
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freedom of religion
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the right to express ideas and opinions through speech; the right to listen to the ideas and opinions of others
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freedom of speech
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spoken false statements that damage another person's reputation
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slander
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the act of publishing false info that can damage a person's reputation
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libel
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the freedom to have meetings to discuss problems and plan actions peacefully
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freedom of assembly
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the right to ask the governmentt to do or stop something
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freedom of petition
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a legal document that allows for a search
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warrant
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What five rights are stated in the 1st Amendment?
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freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, freedom of petition
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to formally accuse one of a crime
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indictment
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a group that decides whether or not there is enough evidence for a trial
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grand jury
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testifying against onself
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self-incrimination
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Can you be forced to testy against yourself?
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no
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being tried for the same crime twice
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double jeopardy
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the fair application of the law to one's case
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due process of the law
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the power to take private property for public use
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eminent domain
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a trial jury of between 6-12 persons
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petit jury
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court cases over money
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civil cases
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money or property paid to guarantee one's appearance in court
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bail
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protects people right to own fire arms
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2nd amendment
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restricts government from forcing homeowners to quarter troops in their homes
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3rd amendment
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protects people from unreasonable search and seizures
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4th amendment
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protects people for being held without indictment, double jeopardy, self-incrimination and uncompensated eminent domain
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5th amendment
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guarantees a speedy trial, impartial jury, confront witnesses and right to a lawyer
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6th amendment
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guarantees jury trial in civil court cases over $20
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7th amendment
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guarantees that punishments will be fair and not unusually cruel' no excessive bail
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8th amendment
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states that other rights aside from those listed in the bill of rights will exist
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9th amendment
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any power not granted to the federal government belongs to the state or the people
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10th amendment
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abolished slavery in the US
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13th Amendment
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redefines how the President and Vice-President is elected and makes the two positions cooperative
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12th Amendment
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ensures citizens rights on the state level, citizenship of slaves
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14th amendment
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ensures that race or previous condition of servitude cannot be voting criteria
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15th amendment
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initiates graduated income tax
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16th amendment
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shifts the election of senators from the state legislatures to the people
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17th amendment
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prohibits sale, manufacturing, and transportation of alcohol in the US
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18th amendment
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states that gender cannot be used as voting criteria
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19th amendment
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eliminates the name duck, sets new dates for the starts of terms of congressmen and the president
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20th amendment
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repeals the 18th Amendment
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21st amendment
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set a limit on the number of terns a president can be elected for
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22nd amendment
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removes the poll tax
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24th amendment
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clarifies the line of succession even more and establishs rules for a president who becomes unable to perform his duties in office
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25th amendment
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states thatany person 18 or older may vote
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26th amendment
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requires that any increase of pay for congressmen may not take effect until after a reelection
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27th amendment
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why do we change the constitution?
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to meet the needs of a changing society
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who is protected by the bill of rights?
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all Americans
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What does it mean to keep and bear arms
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to carry firearms
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What do grand juries decide?
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if there is enough evidence for a trial
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What do petit juriez decide?
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guilt or innocence
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When can private property be taken for public use?
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when proper compensation is given
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6 Elements of a Fair Trial
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1. indictment by grand jury
2. right to a lawyer 3, right to be released on bail 4. right to a jury trial 5. right of appeal 6. presumed innocence |
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When can one be denied a trial by jury?
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in a civil cases under $20
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What is a motto for graduated income tax?
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the more you make, the more they take
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When does the president take office?
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January 20
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How is a vice presidential vacancy filled?
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the president appoints one
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What amendment refers to double jeopardy?
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5th amendment
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Can an accused person face his accuser?
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yes
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According to the sixth amendment, what kind of trial does an accused person have a right to?
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a speedy trial
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must witnesses appear in court?
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yes
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When can private property be taken for public use?
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when proper compensation is given
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6 Elements of a Fair Trial
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1. indictment by grand jury
2. right to a lawyer 3, right to be released on bail 4. right to a jury trial 5. right of appeal 6. presumed innocence |
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When can one be denied a trial by jury?
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in a civil cases under $20
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What is a motto for graduated income tax?
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the more you make, the more they take
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When does the president take office?
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January 20
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How is a vice presidential vacancy filled?
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the president appoints one
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What amendment refers to double jeopardy?
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5th amendment
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Can an accused person face his accuser?
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yes
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According to the sixth amendment, what kind of trial does an accused person have a right to?
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a speedy trial
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must witnesses appear in court?
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yes
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Does the supreme court consider the death penalty cruel and unusual punishment?
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no
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