Amendments Flashcards

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1st

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Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

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2nd

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A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed

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3rd

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No quartering of soldiers in times of peace or in times of war

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4th

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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized

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5th

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The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process

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6th

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The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person

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7th

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Right to a trial by jury in civil cases

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8th

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No cruel or unusual punishment

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9th

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The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people

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10th

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he powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

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11th

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Prohibits citizens of one state or foreign country from suing another state

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12th

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Brought about by the Jefferson/Burr tie, stated that presidential and vice-presidential nominees would run on the same party ticket. Before that time, all of the candidates ran against each other, with the winner becoming president and second-place becoming vice-president

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13
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13th

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Abolition of slavery

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14th

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Granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and declared that no state could deprive any person of life, liberty, or property “without due process of law”

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15th

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Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of race, color , or precious condition of servitude

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16
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16th

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Amendment to the United States Constitution (1913) gave Congress the power to tax income.

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17th

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Established the direct election of senators (instead of being chosen by state legislatures)

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18th

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Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages

19
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19th

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Women gain the right to vote

20
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20th

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Congress begins on January 30th; President starts on January 20th
“Lame-duck” Amendment

21
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21st

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Repeal of Prohibition

22
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22nd

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Limits the president to two terms.

23
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23rd

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Gives Washington DC electoral college votes as if it were a state (DC still has no representation in Congress)

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24th

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Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1964) eliminated the poll tax as a prerequisite to vote in national elections.

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25th

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(1) Succession of VP if president dies or become incapable to do his job.(2) if there is no VP, president must appoint one, and congress must approve

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26th

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Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18

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27th

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congressional pay raises are not begun until the next election