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Constitutional Amendments
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Political Studies
10th Grade
08/20/2010

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Term
1st
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Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition.
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2nd
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Enumerates the right to keep and bear arms
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3rd
Definition
Bans forced quartering of soldiers.
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4th
Definition
Interdiction of unreasonable searches and seizures; a search warrant is required to search persons or property.
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5th
Definition
Indictments; due process; self-incrimination; double jeopardy; rules for eminent domain
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6th
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Rights to a fair and speedy public trial, to a notice of accusations, to confront the accuser, to subpoenas, and to counsel.
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7th
Definition
Provides for the right to trial by jury in civil cases.
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8th
Definition
Bans cruel and unusual punishment, and excessive fines or bail.
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9th
Definition
Unenumerated rights
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10th
Definition
Limits the powers of the federal government to only those specifically granted by the constitution.
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13th
Definition
Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
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15th
Definition
Prohibits the denial of suffrage based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
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18th
Definition
Prohibition of alcohol
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19th
Definition
Allows for women's suffrage.
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20th
Definition
Fixes the dates of term commencements for Congress (January 3) and the President (January 20); known as the "lame duck amendment".
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21st
Definition
Repeals the Eighteenth Amendment.
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22nd
Definition
Limits the president to two terms, or a maximum of 10 years.
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26th
Definition
Establishes 18 as the national voting age.
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