27 Amendments To U.s. Constitution - 5Th Grade Social Studies

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Amendment

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A written change to the Constitution.

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Bill of Rights

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The first 10 amendments to become part of the U.S. Constitution in 1791.

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Amendment #1

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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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Amendment #2

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Right to bear arms.

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Amendment #3

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No one may be forced to house soldiers.

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Amendment #4

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Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.

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Amendment #5

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Rights of the criminally accused (indictment by grand jury, no double jeopardy, no self incrimination, due process of the law, eminent domain).

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Amendment #6

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Rights to a speedy trial by jury (speedy trial, impartial jury, informed of charges, right to an attorney).

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Amendment #7

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Rights to a jury trial in CIVIL CASES, more than $20- people sue over money/property.

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Amendment #8

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No excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishment.

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Amendment #9

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People have other basic rights not listed in Constitution.

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Amendment #10

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All powers not given to the federal government are left for the states to take care of/decide.

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Amendment #11

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Federal courts do not have jurisdiction in cases against a state.

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Amendment #12

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Provides for separate elections for president and vice president.

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Amendment #13

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Abolishes slavery.

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Amendment #14

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Provides equality for all citizens; state governments must follow previously passed amendments.

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Amendment #15

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All males have the right to vote.

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Amendment #16

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Congress has the power to pass direct taxes, such as income tax.

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Amendment #17

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Senators are to be elected by the voters in their state; governor fills state senator positions if position opens during a term.

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Amendment #18

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Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages is made illegal (prohibited).

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Amendment #19

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Gives women the right to vote.

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Amendment #20

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Beginning of President, VP and Congress terms in office begins in January; presidential succession ca take place before Presidential inauguration.

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Amendment #21

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Selling and drinking of alcoholic beverages is made legal (allowed again, #18 was repealed or cancelled by this amendment).

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Amendment #22

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Presidents may serve no more that 2 terms or a total of 10 years.

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Amendment #23

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District of Columbia is allowed presidential Electoral College votes.

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Amendment #24

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Eliminates poll tax (no required payment needed to vote).

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Amendment #25

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Provides for presidential succession and filling a vacant office of vice president, if VP dies or is removed from office.

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Amendment #26

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Lowers voting age from 21 to 18.

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Amendment #27

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Congressional compensation increases may not take effect until after that congressional term is over (their pay raise doesn't go into effect until new term).