Social Sci 101: Constitutional Amendments

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Establishes freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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Establishes a right to "bear arms".

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Prohibits "quartering" - soldiers can not demand to stay in a home without the owner's permission.

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Prohibits unreasonable "search and seizure"; sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause.

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Protects the right of due process and right to remain silent; prohibits double jeopardy.

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Establishes the right to a fair and speedy trial by a "jury of one's peers," the right to have witnesses, and the right to give a defense.

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The right to a trial by jury in civil cases for amounts of $20 or more.

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Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and "cruel and unusual" punishment.

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Establishes that the Constitution does not list all of a citizen's rights and that the law protects rights that are not named.

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Defines the relationship between government and citizens; the federal government only has the powers that are specifically delegated to it in the Constitution.

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Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners.

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Establishes the Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately.

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Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude (except as punishment for a crime).

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Makes anyone born on U.S. soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law.

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Established the right to vote for all men regardless of race or color or whether they had formerly been enslaved.

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Created the income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it.

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Established direct election of senators by the people they represent.

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Banned the drinking, manufacture, and sale of alcohol.

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Established the right to vote for all women.

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Provided details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortened "lame duck" period (time between election and inauguration).

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Repealed the 18th Amendment.

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Limits the president to two terms in office, or 10 years total.

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Established electors for the District of Columbia in order for its citizens to participate in presidential elections.

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Banned poll taxes.

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Establishes an order of succession for the office of President.

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Establishes the national voting age as 18.

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Establishes that changes in Congressional salaries cannot take effect until after the next term begins.

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The "Bill of Rights" is the name given to the first ________ amendments.

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Which of the following amendments are part of the "Reconstruction Amendments?"

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