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Constitutional Amendments
SS.7.C.3.3
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Civics
7th Grade
02/17/2014

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1st Amendment
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Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Petition, and Assembly
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2nd Amendement
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A well established militia and the right to bear arms (weapons)shall not be infringed
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3rd Amendment
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No soldier in time of peace be quartered in any house
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4th Amendment
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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
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5th Amendment
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No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or other crime unless on a presentment or indictment (self-incrimination), nor shall any person be subject to same offense to be twice put in jeopardy (double jeopardy), cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process (due Process), nor shall property be taken without just compensation (eminent domain)
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6th Amendment
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The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury
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7th Amendment
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In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right to trial by jury shall be preserved
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8th Amendment
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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.
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9th Amendment
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The enumeration in the Constitution of certail rights shall not be construed to deny or diparage others retained by the people. (If right is not listed in Constitution, does not mean you do not possess them)
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10th Amendment
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The powers not delegated to the U.S. by the Constitution, are reserved to the States, or to the people.
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13th Amendment
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Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, shall exist within the United States.
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14th Amendment
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All persons born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens of the United States. nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law
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15th Amendment
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The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude
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19th Amendment
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The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.
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24th Amendment
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The right of citizens to vote ... shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state by reason of failure to pay poll tax or other tax.
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26th Amendment
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The right od citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years od age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.
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