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| Freedom of (limited) Expression - Speech, Religion, Press, Right to assemble [protest], Right to petition [the goverment] |
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| Proper Search & Seizures - Probable cause or a Warrant is needed |
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| Rights of the Accused - indictment by grand jury, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, due process, eminent domain |
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| Right to a "Speedy & Fair Trial" [Jury Requirements] - speedy & fair trial by jury, be informed of the charge [Mirandized], right to confront witness, right to subpoena, right to counsel [lawyer] |
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| Civil Jury Requirements - common law matters, controvery shall exceed $20, right to trial by jury here too |
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| Excessive Punishment [Cruel & Unusual] |
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| Rights Kept by the People [Privacy] |
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| Election of the President & Vice President - electoral college |
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| Ended slavery in the U.S.A |
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| Citizenship, Civil Rights, Due Process, & Equal Protection - citizenship, privileges & immunities clause, euql protection clause |
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| U.S.A. Senators Elections - "at large" voting, no district lines |
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| Prohibition - Roaring Twenties |
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| Gender Voting - women secure the right to vote [1919/1920] |
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| Presidential Terms - "Lame Duck" |
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| Presidential Term Limits - 2 terms or 10 years |
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| Washington, D.C. secured the right to vote |
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| Poll Tax Illegal - can not "mess" with people at the polls, charge money, or give exams |
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| Presidential Disability - hurt, sick, etc. VP will act as President |
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| 18 Voting - due to the Vietnam crisis, 18 year olds secured the right to vote; 1970s |
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| Congressional Pay [Raise] - has to be intervening election years |
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