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Amendments and clauses

First Amendment - freedom of speech/ religion, free press, and the right to petition grievances to the government.

Second Amendment - people have the right to own and carry guns (to keep and bear arms).

Sixth Amendment - if someone is accused of a crime, they have the right to a fair and speedy trial. They also have the right to know what they're being accused of, confront witnesses, and have a lawyer.

14th Amendment - equal protection under the law.

Espionage Act of 1917 - law passed by the United States Congress during World War I. It made it illegal to engage in certain activities that were considered harmful to the country's war effort. The act aimed to prevent spying, sabotage, and interference with military operations.

Establishment Clause - part of the first amendment, established that the government cannot establish an official religion over others.

Free Exercise Clause - part of the First Amendment, it protects the right of individuals to freely practice their religion without government interference, the government cannot make laws that restrict or prohibit people from practicing their religion as they choose.

Article III, section 2 - explains what kinds of cases the federal courts can handle. It also gives the Supreme Court the power to review decisions made by lower courts. This helps establish the authority and structure of the federal judiciary system.

Supremacy Clause -states that federal laws are more important than state laws.

Necessary and Proper Clause - gives Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and appropriate to carry out its other powers.

Due Process Clause - says that the government cannot take away a person's life, liberty, or property without following fair procedures.

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Amendments and clauses

First Amendment - freedom of speech/ religion, free press, and the right to petition grievances to the government.

Second Amendment - people have the right to own and carry guns (to keep and bear arms).

Sixth Amendment - if someone is accused of a crime, they have the right to a fair and speedy trial. They also have the right to know what they're being accused of, confront witnesses, and have a lawyer.

14th Amendment - equal protection under the law.

Espionage Act of 1917 - law passed by the United States Congress during World War I. It made it illegal to engage in certain activities that were considered harmful to the country's war effort. The act aimed to prevent spying, sabotage, and interference with military operations.

Establishment Clause - part of the first amendment, established that the government cannot establish an official religion over others.

Free Exercise Clause - part of the First Amendment, it protects the right of individuals to freely practice their religion without government interference, the government cannot make laws that restrict or prohibit people from practicing their religion as they choose.

Article III, section 2 - explains what kinds of cases the federal courts can handle. It also gives the Supreme Court the power to review decisions made by lower courts. This helps establish the authority and structure of the federal judiciary system.

Supremacy Clause -states that federal laws are more important than state laws.

Necessary and Proper Clause - gives Congress the power to make laws that are necessary and appropriate to carry out its other powers.

Due Process Clause - says that the government cannot take away a person's life, liberty, or property without following fair procedures.