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GHSGT Amendments
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Social Studies
11th Grade
03/28/2012

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Term
1st
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guarantees 5 basic freedoms or rights
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2nd
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right to bear arms and maintain a militia
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3rd
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prevents quartering of troops
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4th
Definition
protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
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5th
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protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, allows you to confront your accuser, and includes a due process clause
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6th
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right to a speedy and public trial
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7th
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right to a jury trial in civil cases
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8th
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protection against cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail
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9th
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states that individuals have rights not listed in the Constitution
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10th
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powers not delegated (given) to the national government are reserved for the states
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13th
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abolished slavery
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14th
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granted citizenship to former slaves; applies due process to states
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15th
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gave former slaves the right to vote
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18th
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outlawed the transportation, sale, or consumption of alcohol (Prohibition)
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19th
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granted women's suffrage
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21st
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repealed the 18th amendment; made alcohol legal again
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26th
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states cannot set the minimum voting age higher than 18
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