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27 Cards in this Set
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This amendment involves the right to bear arms.
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Amendment 2
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This amendment says that you don't have to quarter soldiers in a time of peace.
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Amendment 3
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This amendment involves the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
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Amendment 1
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This amendment says that rights not listed are reserved for the people.
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Amendment 9
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This amendment says that powers not delegated to the national government are retained by the states.
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Amendment 10
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This amendment says that no excessive bail or cruel & unusual punishment is allowed.
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Amendment 8
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This amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizures.
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Amendment 4
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This amendment says that no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination and land taken by government shall be compensated for.
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Amendment 5
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This amendment gives people a right to a jury trial.
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Amendment 6
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This amendment states that you can only sue a state in a state court.
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Amendment 11
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This amendment says electors vote separate for President & Vice President (Currently on the same ticket).
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Amendment 12
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This amendment gives citizenship to Blacks.
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Amendment 14
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This amendment gives Black men the right to vote.
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Amendment 15
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This amendment Freed the slaves.
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Amendment 13
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This amendment says Congressional pay raise will start in the new term. "Prevents congress from excessive pay raises."
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Amendment 27
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This makes sure no branch of government gets too strong.
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Checks and Balances
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This branch of government included the president who carried out the laws.
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Executive Branch
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This branch of government includes the Congress which makes the laws.
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Legislative Branch
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This branch of government includes the court system who judge the laws.
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Judicial Branch
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When a crime sentence is doubled the amount it originally was.
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Double Jeopardy
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Representatives elect the president in this action.
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Electoral College
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To bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official.
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Impeachment
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What is the highest court of the land?
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Supreme Court
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What did article 1 talk about?
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The Legislative Branch
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What did article 2 talk about?
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The Executive Branch
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The right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation.
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Emminent Domain
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What is the main word usage that we hear for "preamble".
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We the people
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