Amendments to the Constitution (Translation)
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27 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Amendment 1 | Guarantees us freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. |
| Amendment 2 | We have the freedom to keep and bear arms. Some may say that this isn't true, if you look at the first and second part of the actual text, as it explicitly guarantees members of the armed forces freedom to bear arms, yet it doesn't mention civilians. |
| Amendment 3 | Nobody can force you to quarter soldiers. |
| Amendment 4 | Must have a warrant to search somebody or their possessions (there are exceptions). |
| Amendment 5 | Gives us the right to a Grand Jury indictment, the right to due process (fair treatment), the right to remain silent, and the freedom from Double Jeopardy. |
| Amendment 6 | Right to a speedy and public trial, right to a trial by jury, right to know the charges against you, right to confront witnesses against you, and right to council (a lawyer). |
| Amendment 7 | If the value in question is over $20, a fair trial by jury will take place (civil court). |
| Amendment 8 | No excessive fines or bail will be issued, and cruel and unusual punishment is not allowed. |
| Amendment 9 | The people have more power than is guaranteed in this Constitution (power to the people). |
| Amendment 10 | The states have more power than is guaranteed in this Constitution (power to the states). |
| Amendment 11 | Deals with lawsuits and states. |
| Amendment 12 | Creates the Electoral College. |
| Amendment 13 | Abolishes slavery. |
| Amendment 14 | Defines citizenship rights, due process must be followed by all states. |
| Amendment 15 | Anybody born in the US can vote, regardless of race. |
| Amendment 16 | Creates the income tax. |
| Amendment 17 | Deals with Direct Election of US Senators. |
| Amendment 18 | Creates Prohibition of alcohol, making the creation, transpiration, and sale of alcoholic beverages illegal. |
| Amendment 19 | Women can vote. |
| Amendment 20 | The President is inaugurated on January 20th. |
| Amendment 21 | Repeals Prohibition. |
| Amendment 22 | The President can only stay in office for 2 terms. |
| Amendment 23 | Washington DC gets 3 representatives (no vote) in Congress. |
| Amendment 24 | Bans the poll tax. |
| Amendment 25 | Presidential succession-Vice President is second, and Speaker of the House is third in the line of succession. |
| Amendment 26 | 18-year olds can vote. |
| Amendment 27 | Deals with Congress and pay raises. |
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