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Amendments
Civics & Economics Honors
| Amendment | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1st Amendment | Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. |
| 2nd Amendment | right to bear arms |
| 3rd Amendment | no quartering soldiers |
| 4th Amendment | no unreasonable searches or seizers |
| 5th Amendment | rights of the accused: - don't have to testify against yourself - no double jeopardy - right to remain silent |
| 6th Amendment | - right to a speedy, public trial - accused will know what they are being charged with - accused can have a lawyer |
| 7th Amendment | trial by jury in civil cases |
| 8th Amendment | no cruel or unusual punishment |
| 9th Amendment | citizens have other rights along with the ones written in the constitution. |
| 10th Amendment | any powers not specifically assigned to the federal government, belong to the states/people. |
| 13th Amendment | abolished slavery |
| 14th Amendment | anyone born in the US is an american citizen |
| 15th Amendment | gave all citizens the right to vote |
| 17th Amendment | senators will be elected by the people |
| 18th Amendment | prohibition = no alcohol |
| 19th Amendment | people of all genders can vote |
| 21st Amendment | repeal of prohibition |
| 23rd Amendment | DC gets (3) electoral votes |
| 24th Amendment | abolition of poll taxes |
| 26th Amendment | lowered voting age to 18 |