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.
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