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History Test 1/31/13
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Question | Answer |
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1st Amendment | freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition and speech. |
2nd Amendment | right to bear arms |
3rd Amendment | protection against quartering soldiers |
4th Amendment | protection against people searching your house without a warrant |
5th Amendment | protection against self-incrimination, "double-jeopardy", and charges without a jury |
6th Amendment | Right to a speedy trial by a jury not involved in the case |
7th Amendment | Right to a trial between 2 people, rather than between one person and government. (civil trial) |
8th Amendment | Protection from cruel and unusual punishment, or excessive bail fines. |
9th Amendment | you have rights that are not specifically stated in the constitution |
10th Amendment | All powers not given to the federal government are given to the states or the people |
to approve a new amendment, how much approval of both houses is needed? | two thirds |
congress cannot pass laws requiring | state religion |
congress cannot stop your from | practicing your religion |
to be a citizen you be | 18 and lived in the us for 5 years |