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Amendments
EOC study stuff
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1) FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION | there are 5 freedoms that are given here, all are limited. Speech Religion Press Right to assemble [protest] Right to petition [the govt.] |
| 2) RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS | this secured the right for Americans to have guns for protection and food |
| 3) NO QUARTERING OF TROOPS | during the Colonial times British “Red Coats” living with and or on the land of Colonist w/o consent. This is outlawed now. |
| 4) PROPER SEARCH & SEIZURES | this outlines when the govt. can secure and seize. Probable cause or a warrant is needed. |
| 5) RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED | at the time a person is arrested [accused] they have rights, they are: Indictment by grand jury No double jeopardy No self incrimination Due process Eminent domain |
| 6) RIGHT TO A “SPEEDY & FAIR TRIAL” [JURY REQUIREMENTS] | Speedy & fair trial by jury Be informed of the charge [Mirandized] Right to confront witness Right to a subpoena Right to counsel [lawyer] |
| 7) CIVIL JURY REQUIREMENTS | common law matters, controversy shall exceed $20, right to trial by jury here too. |
| 8) EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT [CRUEL & UNUSUAL] | this is prohibited in the USA, some states view capital punishment to be against this amendment and therefore do not practice it. |
| 9) RIGHTS KEPT BY THE PEOPLE [PRIVACY] | vague writing here. |
| 10) STATE’S RIGHTS | these are decisions that the State’s get to make that the Federal govt. leaves alone [or partially leaves alone]. Examples are Education, highway behavior, marriage and divorce…] |
| 11) STATE LAWSUITS | when a state can sue a state [1 on 1 = 11] |
| 12) ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT | electoral college |
| 13) SLAVERY | is ended in the USA |
| 14) CITIZENSHIP, CIVIL RIGHTS, DUE PROCESS, & EQUAL PROTECTION | his is part of the 3 civil rights amendments [13-14-15] that made the African-Americans humans, Americans and extended to them the protections of the law. 4 important features are: Citizenship Privileges & immunities clause Equal protection clause |
| 15) RACE VOTING | Black men are able to vote w/ this amendment |
| 16) INCOME TAX | “Uncle Sam” gets a portion of your paycheck |
| 17) USA SENATORS ELECTIONS | “at large” voting no district lines, making voting fair and each vote counting. THIS INCREASES THE PARTICIPATION IN DEMOCRACY. |
| 18) PROHIBITION | alcoholic drinks are illegal [Roaring 1920’s] |
| 19) GENDER VOTING | women secures the right to vote [1919/1920] |
| 20) PRESIDENTIAL TERMS | this is the “Lame Duck” [outgoing legal president who lost the next election], and set January 20th as the oath to office day, and names a line up. |
| 21) REPEAL PROHIBITION | brought back alcohol but w/ rules |
| 22) PRESIDENTIAL TERM LIMITS | 2 terms or 10 years limits |
| 23) WASHINGTON, D.C. | secured the right to vote |
| 24) POLL TAX ILLEGAL | can not “mess” with people at the polls, charge $, or give exams |
| 25) PRESIDENTIAL DISABILITY | hurt, sick, etc. VP will act as President |
| 26) 18 VOTING | due to the Vietnam crisis, 18 year olds secured the right to vote |
| 27) CONGRESSIONAL PAY [RAISE] | has to be intervening election years |
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