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Constitution
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| First Amendment | freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition |
| Second Amendment | right to keep and bear arms |
| Third Amendment | no quartering of soldiers in private homes during peace time |
| Fourth Amendment | protection against illegal search and seizure |
| Fifth Amendment | Right to remain silent, due process, rights of the accused |
| Sixth Amendment | right to a quick and speedy trial and a lawyer |
| Seventh Amendment | right to a jury trial in civil cases |
| Eighth Amendment | no cruel and unusual punishment |
| Ninth Amendment | rights reserved for the people |
| Tenth Amendment | rights reserved for the states |
| Civil Rights | rights of all American citizens |
| Articles | Part of the Constitution that lists the rules and setup of the government |
| Articles of Confederation | The First American Government |
| Thirteenth Amendment | No Slavery |
| Fourteenth Amendment | All slaves citizens and get equal protection under the law |
| Fifteenth Amendment | African American men can vote |
| Sixteenth Amendment | Government can tax your income |
| Eighteenth Amendment | prohibition of alcohol |
| Twenty First Amendment | repealed prohibition |
| Twenty Second Amendment | limits the president to two terms in office |
| Twenty Fourth Amendment | no poll taxes |
| Twenty Fifth Amendment | procedure to fill vice president |
| Twenty Sixth Amendment | lowers voting age to 18 |
| Legislative Branch | Makes laws |
| Executive Branch | carries out the laws |
| Judicial Branch | determines if a law is constitutional |