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Civics
11th Grade
10/16/2012

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Term
11th Amendment
Definition
citizen in one state cannot sue another state government in federal court; can sue state goverment in state court
Term
12th Amendment
Definition
each elector choose one candidate for president & VP; if no majority, H.O.R. chooses president, Senate chooses VP; VP must be eligable as president
Term
13th Amendment
Definition
1. slavery is not allowed; no labor against one's will; does not prevent prison wardens
2. congress has power to enforce #1 by appropriate legislation
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14th Amendment
Definition
1. born in US=citizen of US, state lived in; equal protection under law
2. representatives appointed by state population
3. no person can work in government if they have enggaged in rebellion against US or helped enemies. Congress can remove this law
4. no debts questioned, US does not pay citizen debts
5. congress has power to enfore by appropriate legislation this amendment
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15th Amendment
Definition
1. all citizens of US can vote, not denied by race or color
2. congress has power to enforce by appropriate legislation
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