American Government: Chp. 9 - The Bill of Rights and Other Amendments

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  1. 3. His "Emancipation Proclamation" declared slaves in the Confederacy to be free.
  2. 5. Obscene writings or pictures designed to arouse immoral thoughts, feelings, or desire.
  3. 6. A right not specifically mentioned in the Constitution; many say this right is implied in the 9th amendment.
  4. 7. Armed citzenry; not professional soldiers.
  5. 11. The 17th amendment provided for the direct election of these politicians.
  6. 12. This period of time prohibited the manufacture, transportation, or sale of alcohol in America for a limited time.
  7. 14. A crime so serious that it is punishable by death.
  8. 15. False writing.
  9. 18. The 16th amendment established this type of tax.
  10. 20. Right of government to take over a person's land or private property for public use.
  11. 22. This law restricts the sale of handguns by requiring a waiting period for the purchase of a handgun.
  12. 23. False speech.
  13. 25. The minimum voting age in the United States.
  14. 26. The amendment that prevents cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail.
  15. 28. A witness that is required to appear in court is said to have been this.
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  1. 1. This portion of the 1st Amendment was intended to be interpreted narrowly.
  2. 2. The 19th amendment gave this group the right to vote.
  3. 4. Trial for crimes in special military courts.
  4. 8. Officeholder who continues in his/her position although he/she has not been re-elected.
  5. 9. Written statement issued by a judge that allows police to search for a particular thing in a specific place.
  6. 10. Court case that gave three criteria in deciding establishment clause cases.
  7. 11. The right to vote in an election.
  8. 12. Taxes charged to vote.
  9. 13. The act that was the enforcement mechanism for Prohibition.
  10. 16. Sum of money that a person accused of a crime deposits with the court as an assurance that the accused will appear for trial.
  11. 17. Legal rights inferred from other rights that are implied by existing laws.
  12. 19. This amendment affirmed the property rights of American citizens.
  13. 21. Sometimes called the 'lame duck amendment'.
  14. 24. Capital or other serious offense.
  15. 27. The 7th amendment guarantees this type of trial in matters of $20 or more.