27 Amendments Flashcards
Amendment 1
freedom of religion, speech, press, expression, assembly, and petition
Amendment 2
Protects the rights of citizens; to bear arms
Amendment 3
doesn’t let soldiers go through your home without owners consent
Amendment 4
protects people’s privacy
Amendment 5
cannot be punished twice for the same offence
Amendment 6
have to have a legal representation in court, with a speedy and far trial
Amendment 7
trial by jury
Amendment 8
punishments for crime are not excessive, cruel, or unusual
Amendment 9
people retain rights not listed in the U. S. Constitution
Amendment 10
power is given to people or the state, not the government
Amendment 11
individual cannot sue state in federal courts
Amendment 12
votes must go for president and vice president
Amendment 13
get rid of slavery and involuntary servitude
Amendment 14
all people born or naturalized in the U.S. enjoy full rights
Amendment 15
state cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color