WGU -- Amendments Word Scramble
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Amendment | What |
1 | Freedom of religion , speech and Press |
2 | Right to bear arms |
3 | no housing of soldiers out of war time |
4 | no search and seizure |
5 | Prohibit self incrimination adn double jeopardy, from being witness for self, nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. |
6 | Rights to fair, speedy and public trial, to counsel, to subpoenas to confront accuser |
7 | Right to trial by jury in civil cases |
8 | No excessive bail, or cruel and unusual punishments |
9 | Protects right not enumerated in the constitution |
10 | Limits the powers of the federal government to those delegated to it by the Constitution |
11 | Immunity of states from suits from out-of-state citizens and foreigners not living within the state borders. Lays the foundation for sovereign immunity |
12 | Revises Presidential election procedures |
13 | Abolished slavery |
14 | Gives citizenship to all U.S. citizens |
15 | Voting rights for African Americans |
16 | Establishment of income tax |
17 | Direct election of senators |
18 | Prohibition |
19 | voting rights for woman |
20 | dates take office Congress (January 3) and the President (January 20); known as the "lame duck amendment |
21 | repeal of prohibition |
22 | limits presidents to two terms |
23 | voting rights for the district of Columbia |
24 | elimination of poll taxes |
25 | Presidential succession |
26 | Voting rights for 18 year olds |
27 | Variance of congressional compensation |
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