AMENDMENTS!! Flashcards

(10 cards)

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1st Amendment

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

Clauses:
- Free Exercise Clause: Free to practice any religion you want
- Establishment Clause: There will be no official national religion

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2nd Amendment

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The right to bear arms

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3
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4th Amendment

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Protection of illegal searches and seizures - need for a search warrant

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6th Amendment

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Right to a fair and speedy trial, and the right to an attorney

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5
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8th Amendment

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Protection from cruel and unusual punishments and excessive bail and fines

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6
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10th Amendment

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Rights of states (Federalism)

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7
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13th Amendment

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Abolished slavery

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14th Amendment

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Citizenship Protected:
- Natural born citizenship
- Equal Protection Clause: States must guarantee the equal protection of all it’s citizens
- Due Process Clause: States must provide all the rights given in the constitution to its citizens

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22nd Amendment

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Term limits of the President set at 2

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25th Amendment

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Order of succession in death or resignation of the president or VP, and the process to remove the Pres if they are no longer fit or able to SERVE (Icon) (YEah I like serve :))))

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