Amendments Flashcards
Learn the amendments (27 cards)
1st
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
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The right to bear arms
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Soldiers need permission to stay in houses
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Warrant needed to search homes
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Can’t be charged with same charge twice. Prohibits yourself as a witness
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Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation .
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trial by jury
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Punishments must be reasonable
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People have rights not listed in constitution
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Power not given to federal government is given to states
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Individuals cannot sue a state in federal court.
13
Abolished slavery
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Repeals Article 2 section one of the constitution. Electoral college must cast separate ballots.
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No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States;
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prohibits the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous enslavement
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Income Tax
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The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote.
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Alcohol is prohibited in the United States
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The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
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If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President.
21
Repeals 18th amendment
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No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice
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gives electors to the District of Columbia – the capital city of the United States – so that it may participate in presidential elections.
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abolished and forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections.