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27 Cards in this Set
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Amendment 1 |
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, & petition. |
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Amendment 2 |
A legislature consisting of tws. o parts, or |
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Amendment 3 |
No quartering of soldiers, especially during peace time. |
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Amendment 4 |
No unreasonable searches and seizures (cops must have a warrant to search your property). |
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Amendment 5 |
The right to a fair trial, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, Miranda Rights! |
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Amendment 6 |
The right to a speedy trial and the right to a lawyer. |
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Amendment 7 |
The right to settle disputes with a civil trial and jury ($20 or more). |
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Amendment 8 |
No cruel and unusual punishments, and no excessive bail. |
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Amendment 9 |
Protects rights not given in the Bill of Rights. |
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Amendment 10 |
Protects the rights reserved for the states that are not given to the federal government. |
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Amendment 13 |
Abolishes slavery. |
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Amendment 14 |
Equal protection under the law, due process of law, and citizenship for African Americans. |
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Amendment 15 |
African American suffrage (men). |
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Amendment 19 |
Women's suffrage. |
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Amendment 24 |
Abolishes poll taxes. |
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Amendment 26 |
Lowers the voting age from 21 to 18. |
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Civil Rights Act of 1964 |
Forbids discrimination based on race and gender for hiring, promotions, etc. |
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Voting Rights Act of 1965 |
Prohibits racial discrimination in voting. *Supports the 15th Amendment. |
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Civil Rights of 1968 |
Forbids discrimination based on gender, race, religion, etc. when it comes to renting or selling housing/property. |
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Eminent Domain |
The government is allow to purchase private property to use for public use. |
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Double Jeopardy |
Says you are not allowed to be charged and tried for the same crime twice. |
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Gideon v. Wainwright |
Establishes the right for a lawyer, even for the poor. |
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Miranda v. Arizona |
Establishes your right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, etc. |
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Tinker v. Des Moines |
Establishes the right for freedom of speech in schools, as long as it is not disruptive. |
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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier |
Establishes the right for freedom of press in schools, as long as it is not disruptive. |
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Due Process |
Following established legal processes. |
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Probable Cause |
A strong reason to think that a person or property is involved in a crime. |
