27 amendments Flashcards
1rst
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. - freedoms come first
2nd
Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state. -two bear arms
3rd
Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.- no quartering of soldiers.
4th
Protects peoples right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.- going four a search.
5th
No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law.”- plea the fifth.
6th
Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.- sixth is speedy
7th
Guarantees a trial by jury. - trial by
8th
Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.- excessive the eighth
9th
People retain rights not listed in the Uninted States Constitution- peoples rights
10th
Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states- states rights
11th
individual cannot sue a state in federal court- individual
12th
Repeals part of Article 2 section 1 of the constitution. Electoral college must cast seperet ballots for president and vice president- art 2 sec 1 backwards.
13th
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude-lucky 13
14th
All persons born or naturalized in the united states enjoy full rights- All persons born.
15th
States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color- creed 15
16th
Establishes congresses right to impose a federal income tax- 16yr old pay taxes
17th
Provides for popular state election of United State Senators- people vote.
18th
Prohibition. No alcohol beverages to be bought or sold in the United States-18yr olds alcohol is illegal.
19th
women gain the right to vote- 19 women vote.
20th
changed the date the president takes office from March 4th to January 20th- Jan. 20
21st
Repeal prohibition and voided the 18th amendment- 21yr olds alcohol is legal
22nd
No person shall be elected to the office of president more than twice- two terms.
23rd
Gave residents of Washington D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections- M.J. to Washington.
24th
Anti poll tax amendment. Forbids taxing voters before they vote in national elections- cant tax voters.
25th
Established the process by which an ailing president may pass the duties of the office to the vice president and fill the vice presidents office, when vacant- Biden sucks.
26th
18yr olds are allowed to vote in federal and state elections-18 votes changed.
27th
Prohibits congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises-end- raise at the end.