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The right to bear arms is which amendment?
2nd amendment
Which amendment does jay-z mention in his song 99 problems "My glove compartment is locked and so is the trunk in the back, and i know my rights so you gonna need a warrant for that"
4th amendment
the 6th and 7th amendments ensures that your trials are
Speedy public trial by jury, even in civil cases
The third amendment restricts soldiers from what?
living in your home against your will
the 10th amendment states that the federal government has any and all powers, even outside the Constitution. T/F?
False
The 13th amendment was the first from Abraham Lincoln, and was a major reason for the beginning of the Civil War, what did it do?
Abolished slavery
Gives the right to vote to anybody, regardless of race
15th amendment
Jay Z in 99 problems states "half a mil for bail cause I'm African". What amendment would this be violating?
8th amendment
income tax
the 9th amendment states that "Rights not enumerated in the Constitution are retained by the ________"
People
Women's Suffrage.
19th amendment
FDR was the reason for this amendment, having been elected for 4 terms
22nd amendment
This amendment is most commonly stated in courtrooms
5th Amendment
The definition of what a citizen is was created by this amendment from Abraham Lincoln
14th Amendment
prior to this amendment, senators were chosen by state legislatures. Now, it is a popular vote.
17th amendment
the 23rd amendment grants this place electoral college votes, even though its not a state
Washington DC
the voting age became 18 after this amendment
26th Amendment
prior to this amendment, the loser of the presidential election became the vice president
12th amendment
Prior to this amendment, congress could give themselves a raise and it would immediately take effect. Working in their own self interest maybe?
27th amendment
This amendment is one of a kind, as it strikes out a prior amendment. What are the 2 amendments?
18th and 21st
What are the 5 parts of the 1st amendment?
Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition
prior to the 25th amendment, there was no need for this thought process, but then Gerald Ford became the president
Succession of the Presidency beyond the VP
state sovereign immunity from lawsuits of people not in their state comes from what amendment?
11th
the 24th amendment prohibits the removal of your rights if you dont do this action with the government
pay your taxes
This amendment changed the date of the dates of terms for congress and the executive branch
20th amendment