The Amendments
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27 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 1st | freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, opinion, speech |
| 2nd | arms |
| 3rd | troops (none in home except war) |
| 4th | search&seizure |
| 5th | dont self-accuse. remain silent |
| 6th | speedy trial |
| 7th | jury trial in civil matters of $20+ |
| 8th | no cruel/unusual punishment |
| 9th | individual rights |
| 10th | state rights |
| 11th | you cannot sue another state |
| 12th | electoral college has 2 seperate elections for pres and vp |
| 13th | emancipation |
| 14th | citizenship, due process |
| 15th | all men get the right to vote-including ex slaves |
| 16th | federal income tax |
| 17th | people elect their senators |
| 18th | prohibition |
| 19th | women vote |
| 20th | january 20th is inauguration day |
| 21st | prohibition repealed |
| 22nd | only 2 terms in office |
| 23rd | dc can vote for president |
| 24th | poll tax no more |
| 25th | succession |
| 26th | you can vote at 18 |
| 27th | congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term |
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