Flashcards on the Constitution and Amendments

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Articles of Confederation

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The first Constitution of the United States, created to form a perpetual union and a firm league of friendship among the thirteen original states

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Bill of Rights

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The first ten additions to the Constitution, listing the basic rights of the people that the federal government must not interfere with and must protect

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Civil court

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A court dealing with noncriminal cases

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Criminal court

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Where you go when the state believes you have committed a crime and it files charges against you

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Ratify

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To confirm and approve

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The Federalist Papers

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A collection of essays written to support the ratification of the United States Constitution

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Double jeopardy

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You cannot be prosecuted twice for the same crime

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Just compensation

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You have to be paid a fair and reasonable amount of money

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Amendment 1

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Freedom of speech, press, religion, right to petition the government, and the right to peacefully assemble

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Amendment 2

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Right of the people to keep and bear arms