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Constitution Test
8th Grade Constitution Test
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8th Grade
05/19/2008

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Term
Article 1
Definition
Legislative Branch
Term
Article 2
Definition
Executive Branch
Term
Article 3
Definition
Judicial Branch
Term
Article 4
Definition
States and the Union
Term
Article 5
Definition
Amendments
Term
Article 6
Definition
United States Constitution Supreme
Term
Article 7
Definition
Ratifying Procedure
Term
1st Amendment
Definition
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Term
2nd Amendment
Definition
Right to bear arms; refers to state militias.
Term
3rd Amendment
Definition
Housing of soldiers
Term
4th Amendment
Definition
No unreasonable search or arrest
Term
5th Amendment
Definition
No person tried without grand jury indictment or to be tried twice for same ofense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees due process of law.
Term
6th Amendment
Definition
Rights of accused in criminal cases
Term
7th Amendment
Definition
Trial by jury.
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8th Amendment
Definition
No excessive bail or cuel punishment
Term
13th Amendment
Definition
1865-Abolished Slavery
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14 Amendment
Definition
1868-All born persons enjoy full rights, even slaves. Made certain rules over Southern states.
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15h Amendment
Definition
1870-States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color.
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18th Amendment
Definition
1919-Prohibition. No alcoholic beverages to be bought or sold in the United States.
Term
19th Amendment
Definition
1920-Gives women the right to vote.
Term
20th Amendment
Definition
1933-President takes office on Janury 20. Congress starts January 3.
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22nd Amendment
Definition
1951-Limits president to two terms.
Term
26th Amendment
Definition
1971-18 year olds can vote.
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