Amendments Flashcards

(13 cards)

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1st Amendment

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Freedom of speech, this means:
1) you can have your own opinions
2) you can believe in any religion
3) you can protest

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2nd Amendment

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Right to own and carry weapons to protect yourself in case of an attacker, This means you have the right to bear arms.

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4th Amendment

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4th amendment states that the police can commit a search and seizure on personal belongings without a reason/warrant or permission

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5th amendment

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The right to remain silent is the right that helps to not hurt your case without a lawyer, the government also can’t take your property without paying you for it.

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The 6th Amendment

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You have the right to a lawyer which will be provided by the government unless you pay for one.

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8th Amendment

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Sentences of a crime have to be fair and not exaggerated, this means no long sentences, big bails or huge fines for a non-federal crime.

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13th Amendment

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One person can not own another(slavery)

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14th Amendment

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All citizens must be treated equally under the law

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16th amendment

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16th amendment states that the government can collect income tax to help support the city or military.

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19th amendment

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Gives women the right to vote

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21st amendment

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Gives you the right to drink after 21

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26th amendment

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Gives people the right to vote after 18

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Miranda rights

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You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”

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