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Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Notes
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History
12th Grade
03/07/2014

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Term
Who was the bill of rights proposed by?
Definition
James Madison and George Mason
Term
What is the 1st amendment?
Definition
Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition.
Term
What is the 2nd amendment?
Definition
Right to bear arms
Term
What is the 3rd amendment?
Definition
No quartering troops
Term
What is the 4th amendment?
Definition
Requires a search warrant; Executive branch needs to go to judicial branch for warrant. (Checks and balances.)
Term
What is the 5th amendment?
Definition
You have the right to remain silent
Term
6th amendment?
Definition
Right to an attorney
Term
7th amendment?
Definition
Trial by jury for civil cases
ex. Judge Judy
Term
8th amendment?
Definition
No cruel and unusual punishment
Term
9th and 10th amendment?
Definition
Limits Gov. power
Term
11th amendment?
Definition
Can't sue a state
Term
12th amendment?
Definition
Allows president/vice president to run together.
Term
13th amendment?
Definition
End slavery
Term
14th amendment?
Definition
Citizenship to slaves
Term
15th amendment?
Definition
Right to vote to blacks
Term
What are the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments referred to?
Definition
Civil War Amendments
Term
16th amendment?
Definition
Income Tax
Term
17th amendment?
Definition
Direct election of senators
Term
18th amendment?
Definition
Prohibition of alcohol
Term
19th amendment?
Definition
Women's right to vote
Term
What are the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th amendment referred to?
Definition
Progressive Era Amendments
Term
20th amendment?
Definition
Moves inauguration up to Jan. 20th
Term
21st amendment?
Definition
Repeals prohibition
Term
What are the 20th and 21st referred to?
Definition
Depression Era Amendments
Term
22nd amendment?
Definition
Places term limit for president. (2 terms)
Term
23rd amendment?
Definition
D.C. residents can vote
Term
24th amendment?
Definition
Eliminates poll tax
Term
23rd and 24th amendment referred to as?
Definition
Civil Rights Era Amendments
Term
25th amendment?
Definition
Makes process clear if president becomes disabled.
Term
26th amendment?
Definition
Voting age lowered to 18
Term
27th amendment?
Definition
No pay increase for congress
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