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Mr. H's Bill of Rights and Other Amendments
reviews Bill of Rights and other important amendments
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Civics
7th Grade
04/16/2014

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1st Amendment
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Free exercise of religion; no government established religion.

Free speech.

Free press.

Free right to assembly.

Petition the government (redress of grievances).
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2nd Amendment
Definition
Right to keep and bear arms.
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3rd Amendment
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No troops in our houses without consent (in peace).
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4th Amendment
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Secure in persons, houses, papers, and effects.

No unreasonable search and seizure.

Need probable cause, oath, and details for warrants.
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5th Amendment
Definition
No double jeopardy: can't be tried twice for the same crime.

Can't be forced to testify against yourself.

Government can't take away your life, liberty (arrest and/or jail), or property without due process.

Private property taken for public use must have fair payment.
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6th Amendment
Definition
Speedy, public trial by impartial jury.

Accused must be informed of what crime they are accused of.

Face witnesses against and can require witnesses in favor.

Right to a lawyer.
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7th Amendment
Definition
Trial by jury for suits over $20.

No double jeopardy for civil cases.
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8th Amendment
Definition
No excessive bail or fines.

No cruel and unusual punishments.
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9th Amendment
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Listing of certain rights doesn't mean that others don't exist.
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10th Amendment
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Power not given to the national government is given (reserved) to the states or to the people.
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13th Amendment
Definition
No slavery or involuntary servitude, except as punishment for crime (jail).
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14th Amendment
Definition
All people born or naturalized in the USA are citizens and have all the rights of a citizen.

Citizens/states cannot deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process.
Equal protection for all.
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15th Amendment
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Citizens cannot be denied to vote based on race, color, or previous slavery.
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17th Amendment
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Allowed people to elect Senators directly, instead of being chosen by state legislatures
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19th Amendment
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Citizens cannot be denied to vote because they are women.
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23rd Amendment
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Gave Presidential voting rights to people living in Washington DC
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24th Amendment
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No poll taxes.
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26th Amendment
Definition
Citizens who are 18 years or older cannot be denied to vote.
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Bill of Rights
Definition
First 10 amendments
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Civil War Amendments
Definition
13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
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Voting Amendments
Definition
15th, 17th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th amendments.
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