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Constitution
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Term | Definition |
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First Amendment | freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition |
Second Amendment | right to keep and bear arms |
Third Amendment | no quartering of soldiers in private homes during peace time |
Fourth Amendment | protection against illegal search and seizure |
Fifth Amendment | Right to remain silent, due process, rights of the accused |
Sixth Amendment | right to a quick and speedy trial and a lawyer |
Seventh Amendment | right to a jury trial in civil cases |
Eighth Amendment | no cruel and unusual punishment |
Ninth Amendment | rights reserved for the people |
Tenth Amendment | rights reserved for the states |
Civil Rights | rights of all American citizens |
Articles | Part of the Constitution that lists the rules and setup of the government |
Articles of Confederation | The First American Government |
Thirteenth Amendment | No Slavery |
Fourteenth Amendment | All slaves citizens and get equal protection under the law |
Fifteenth Amendment | African American men can vote |
Sixteenth Amendment | Government can tax your income |
Eighteenth Amendment | prohibition of alcohol |
Twenty First Amendment | repealed prohibition |
Twenty Second Amendment | limits the president to two terms in office |
Twenty Fourth Amendment | no poll taxes |
Twenty Fifth Amendment | procedure to fill vice president |
Twenty Sixth Amendment | lowers voting age to 18 |
Legislative Branch | Makes laws |
Executive Branch | carries out the laws |
Judicial Branch | determines if a law is constitutional |