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Ross - Chapter 4 Amendment studies
Bill of Rights, Civil Rights, and Voting Rights amendments. 1-10, 13-15, 17,19,23,24, and 26
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Political Studies
9th Grade
04/03/2013

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1st Amendment
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Freedom of speech, press, religion, right to petition and assemble.
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2nd Amendment
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Right to Bear Arms
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3rd Amendment
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Freedom from quartering soldiers
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4th Amendment
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protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
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5th Amendment
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Due process of law, no double jeopardy, and protects from eminent domain. (Rights of the Accused)
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6th Amendment
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Right to speedy and public trial (Criminal cases)
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7th Amendment
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Right to a jury trial in civil cases
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8th Amendment
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No cruel and unusual punishment
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9th Amendment
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We have more rights than are listed in the Constitution.
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10th Amendment
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Rights not given to Federal Government are reserved for the states or the people.
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13th Amendment
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Abolished Slavery
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14th Amendment
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Defined Citizenship in the U.S. as anyone born in the U.S.
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15th Amendment
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Gave African American Men the right to vote.
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17th Amendment
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Direct Election of Senators.
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19th Amendment
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Gave women the right to vote.
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23rd Amendment
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Gave citizens in the D.C. the right to vote for President, and gave D.C. 3 electoral votes.
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24th Amendment
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Repealed the Poll Tax.
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26th Amendment
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Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
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Bill of Rights
Definition
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
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Separation of Church and State
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There should be a clear division between government and religion.
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Due Process of Law
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No person can be punished for a crime until the law has been fairly applied to his or her case.
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Self-incrimination
Definition
having to testify against oneself.
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eminent domain
Definition
The power to take private property for public use.
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Bail
Definition
money or property that the accused gives the court to hold.
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Civil Rights
Definition
Rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens.
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Suffrage
Definition
The right to vote.
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Poll Tax
Definition
A tax a person had to pay to register to vote.
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Jury Duty
Definition
Citizens must report to serve as members of a jury.
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Draft
Definition
Requires men of certain ages and qualifications to serve in the military.
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Rationed
Definition
Limited by law to a certain amount per household.
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