Florida Civic Literacy Exam Review
Amendment 1
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Amendment that represents freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Amendment 2
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The right to bear arms
Amendment 3
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Amendment that prohibits forced quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4
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Amendment that prohibits unreasonable search & seizures
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Amendment 5
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Amendment that lists the rules for indictment by grand jury, and eminent domain. Protects the right to due process. Prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy
Amendment 6
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Amendment that protects the right to a fair and speedy trial. Gives you the right to be notified of accusations, confront the accuser, and obtain a witness for or against you
Amendment 7
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Amendment that provides the right to trial by jury in civil cases
Amendment 8
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Amendment that prohibits cruel & unusual punishment
Two-Party System
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An electoral system with two dominant parties that compete in national elections. Our two major parties are the Republicans and the Democrats.
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Amendment 21
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Amendment that repeals the 18th Amendment; empowered Congress to regulate liquior industries
Amendment 22
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Amendment that limits the President to two full terms in office
Amendment 23
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Granted voters in the District of Columbia the right to vote for president and vice president
Amendment 24
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Amendment that forbade requiring the payment of a poll tax to vote in a federal election
Amendment 25
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Amendment that provided for succession to the office of president in the event of death or incapacity and for filling vacancies in the office of the vice president
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