27 amendments Flashcards
First amendment
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Second amendment
Protects the rights of indivisual citizens to keep and bear arms.
3rd amendment
Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes.
4th amendment
Protects peoples right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
5th amendment
No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offence.
6th amendment
Right of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.
7th amendment
Guarantees of trial by jury
8th amendment
insures that punishment for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.
9th amendment
people retain rights not listed in the united states constitution.
10th amendment
Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states.
11th amendment
indivisuals cannot sue a state in federal courts
12th amendment
repeals part of artical 2 section 1 of the constutution
13th amendment
abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
14th amendment
All people born naturalized in the united states enjoy full rights
15th amendment
states cannot prevent a person from voting due to race,creed