March 9-13

Monday- 5th Amendment

Grants right to grand jury. Protects against double jeopardy. Protects against self- incrimination. Cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

Ratified in 1791

6th Amendment

Right to a speedy public trial by jury. Right to be notified of accusation. Right to confront the accuser. Right to obtain witness and retain counsel.

Ratified in 1791

7th Amendment

You have the right to a trial. Cannot charge and hole you without giving you a trial.

Ratified in 1791

8th Amendment

Fines must be fair and not over excessive, and punishment must be fair not cruel.

Ratified in 1791

Tuesday- 13th Amendment

Slavery isn't legal in the United States unless it is a punishment for a crime.

Ratified in 1865

14th Amendment

Anyone born or living in the United States are citizens and must be treated equally under the law.

Ratified in 1868

15th Amendment

An amendment to the US Constitution, prohibiting the restriction of voting rights " on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.''

Ratified in 1870

16 Amendment

The Government takes a portion of the money you make in any job that you do.

Ratified in 1913

Wednesday-

17 Amendment

Each state can have two Senators and they each can only have one vote.

Ratified in 1913

18th Amendment

Prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the United States.

Ratified in 1919

Amendment 19

Prohibits any United States citizens from being denied the right to vote on basis of sex.

Ratified in 1920

Thursday- Looked at Current Events.

Friday-

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