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Freedom of religion, speech, and press
Right to assemble peacefully and to petition |
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| Prohibits governtment from forcing people to house soldiers---unless war is on home land, then housing may be possible |
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Right to privacy:requires authorites to have specific reason to search and seize evidence
Search or arrest must be based on probable cause and requires a search or arrest warrant
Warrants must be signed by a judge |
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No one can be tried for a serious crime unless a grand jury says there is enough evidence;
cannot be tried for the same crime twice;
no one may be forced to testify against him/herself;
Government may not deprive people of life, liberty or porpwerty without due process of law--defines governtment of eminent domain |
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protects rights of individuals charged with federal crime;
right to a fair, speedy trial by impartial jury;
right to a public trial;
right to know the charges;
right to confront the witnesses (jury and the accused);
right to call defence witnesses and for legal advice; |
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| right to a jury trial in federal courts to settle disputes about property |
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| prohibits excessive bail--judge sets baile athat ensures that accused will appear for trial |
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all other rights not spelled aout in the constitution are givend to the people;
protects all basic or natural rights |
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| inteneded to reaffirm the relationship between national and state governtment |
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| limits jurisdiction of federal courts |
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| provides for electoral college-- using separate ballots for president and vice presiden |
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| protects the legal rights of slaves--- protects rights of citizenship |
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| voting rights can't be denied because of your race |
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| congress has power to levy income taxes |
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| people elect U.S. Senators |
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| prohibition- ban of alcohol (sale and production) |
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| gave women the right to vote |
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| set new dates for congress to begin and inauguration of president (Jan. 20-Lame Duck Amendment) |
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| repealed the 18th amendment |
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| limits presidents to 2 elected terms |
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| allowed citizens living in Washington, D.C. to vote for presdent and vp (3 electors) |
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| prohibits poll taxes-- cant be taxed to vote |
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| process for VP to take over leadersihp of the nation---presidential succession |
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| congressional pay raises effective following term |
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