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Amendments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1st Amendment | Freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, to assemble, and to petition |
| 2nd Amendment | Right to bear arms |
| 3rd Amendment | No quartering of soldiers |
| 4th Amendment | No unreasonable search and seizure |
| 5th Amendment | Indictments; Due process; Self-incrimination; Double jeopardy, and rules for Eminent Domain. |
| 6th Amendment | Right to a fair and speedy public trial, Notice of accusations, Confronting one's accuser, Subpoenas, Right to counsel |
| 7th Amendment | Right to trial by jury in civil cases |
| 8th Amendment | . No excessive bail & fines or cruel & unusual punishment, |
| 9th Amendment | There are other rights not written in the Constitution |
| 10th Amendment | All rights not given to Federal Government belong to states and people. |
| 13th Amendment | Abolished slavery |
| 15th Amendment | Right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous servitude |
| 19th Amendment | Women’s suffrage |
| 26th Amendment | lowers voting age to 18 |
| How many Amendments are there? | 27 total |
| What are the first ten Amendments called? | Bill of Rights |
| What is the Constitution? | The supreme law of the U.S. |
| What failed the first time? | The Articles of Confederation |
| Who makes up Congress? | Legislative branch |
| Who enforces the laws? | Executive Branch |
| Who interprets the laws? | Judicial Branch |