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The Constitution
First 23 Amendments
27
History
11th Grade
03/16/2009

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Term
1st amendment
Definition
freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and the right to petition
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2nd amendment
Definition
the right to keep and bear arms
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3rd amendment
Definition
no quartering
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4th amendment
Definition
no unreasonable seizures and searches; you must have a warrant
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5th amendment
Definition
due process of law, no double jeopardy
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6th amendment
Definition
every citizen has the right to a quick, speedy, public trial
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7th amendment
Definition
when a stolen good item exceeds $20, the criminal has the right to a jury trial
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8th amendment
Definition
no excessive fines/bails or cruel and unusual punishment
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9th amendment
Definition
rights not stated by the constitution belong to the people
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10th amendment
Definition
powers not delegated to the united states by the constitution nor by the states are reserved to the states or the people
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12th amendment
Definition
seperate ballots for president and vice president
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13th amendment
Definition
offically abolishes slavery and prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude
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14th amendment
Definition
defines citizenship, equal protection under the law to all people
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15th amendment
Definition
the right to vote, can't deny voting rights based on color
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16th amendment
Definition
federal income tax
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17th amendment
Definition
direct election of senators
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18th amendment
Definition
prohibition of alcohol
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19th amendment
Definition
women can vote
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21st amendment
Definition
repeal of prohibition
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22nd amendment
Definition
two term limit for president
Term
article 1
Definition

legislative branch powers

how senators/HOR are elected

 

Term
article 2
Definition
executive branch powers
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article 3
Definition
judicial branch powers
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article 4
Definition
full faith and credit clause
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article 5
Definition
amending the constitution (2/3)
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article 6
Definition
supremacy clause
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article 7
Definition
ratifying the constitution (3/4)
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