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Ammendments
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| First 10 amendments | Bill of Rights |
| 1st amendment | Freedom of speech, press, religion |
| 2nd amendment | Right to bear arms |
| 3rd amendment | Prohibits quartering of soldiers (forcing citizens to provide food and shelter) in peacetime without owners consent. |
| 4th amendment | Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure |
| 5th amendment | Ensures fair treatment in legal system: Protects against self-incrimination & double jeopardy Guarantees due process to take away life, liberty, or property Requires grand jury for serious crimes & Just compensation for property taken for public use |
| 6th amendment | Right to a speedy trial |
| 7th amendment | Right to trial by jury |
| 8th amendment | Prevents excessive fines and cruel & unusual punishment |
| 9th amendment | Government can’t take away rights of people not specifically listed in constitution. |
| 10th amendment | Rights not delegated by Constitution are retained by states |
| 13th amendment | Abolition of Slavery |
| 15th amendment | Voting rights to all races |
| 18th amendment | Prohibition |
| 19th amendment | Voting rights for women |
| 21st amendment | Repeal of 18th (Prohibition) |
| 22nd amendment | Presidential term limit (2) |
| 26th amendment | Voting age lowered to 18 (was 21) |
| Number of amendments to the Constitution | 27 |