The 27 Amendments
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HAG PDavis, AP Government 1, AP Government 3, AP Government 7, Carter's AP Government, SPGG Language Arts 8th grade (see more)
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27 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
1 | The right to free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion |
2 | The right to bear arms |
3 | No quartering of troops in peacetime |
4 | Guards against unreasonable searches and seizures |
5 | The right to due process and no double jeopardy |
6 | The right to a fair and speedy trial |
7 | Right to a jury trial for criminal and some civil cases |
8 | Prohibits excessive bail and no unusual punishment |
9 | Addresses our unenumerated rights |
10 | Federal powers are not stated in the Constitution are reserved for the states |
11 | Any state can be sued by a U.S. citizen |
12 | Changes in electoral college procedures |
13 | Abolishes and prohibits slavery |
14 | Citizenship due process equal protection |
15 | U.S. cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed |
16 | Congress is given the power to tax incomes |
17 | The direct election of senators |
18 | Prohibition of liquor |
19 | Women gain the right to vote |
20 | Procedures for outgoing president and the new president coming in |
21 | Repeal of prohibition (18th Amendment) |
22 | Limit on presidential terms |
23 | District of Columbia receives electoral votes |
24 | Prohibits federal and state governments from charging poll tax |
25 | Presidential succession and presidential disability |
26 | 18 year olds gain the right to vote |
27 | Any change in congressional salaries takes place after the general election |
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