27 Amendments Quiz

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1st
freedom of religion, press, assembly, petitions, and speech.
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2nd
right to bear arms
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3rd
No quartering of soldiers in private homes
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4th
Search warrant
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right not to incriminate self
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right to a speedy, public jury trial, right to a lawyer, right to hear and question witnesses.
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right to a jury trial in a civil case that involves more than 20 dollars.
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no cruel and unusual punishment; no excessive bail or fines.
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more rights than listed in constitution
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rights not listed are given to state governments
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11th
limits federal court jurisdiction
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12th
Electoral college votes for president and vice president separately
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ended slavery
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all citizens treated equal
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all citizens have right to vote
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set up income tax
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senators were elected directly by the voters
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prohibited alcohol
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gave women right to vote
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set up new dates for congress and president to start their jobs
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21st
ended alcohol prohibition
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limited president to only 2 terms in office
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23rd
residence of Washington DC could vote for president and vice president
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24th
no poll taxes
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set up how vice pres. would take over if president was disabled or died; presidential succession
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26th
lowered voting age to 18
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congress get pay raise if re-elected the following year.