27 amendments Flashcards
what does Amendment 1 stand for
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof
What does Amendment 2 stand for
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed
What does Amendment 3 stand for
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
What does Amendment 4 stand for
Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
What does Amendment 5 stand for
Constitution guarantees that an individual cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about herself – the so-called “right to remain silent
What does Amendment 6 stand for
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation
What does Amendment 7 stand for
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law
What does Amendment 8 stand for
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
What does Amendment 9 stand for
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people
What does Amendment 10 stand for
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people
What does Amendment 11 stand for
The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State
What does Amendment 12 stand for
separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President, correcting weaknesses in the earlier electoral system which were responsible for the controversial Presidential Election of 1800
What does Amendment 13 stand for
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction
What does Amendment 14 stand for
citizenship to all persons “born or naturalized in the United States,” including formerly enslaved people, and provided all citizens with “equal protection under the laws
What does Amendment 15 stand for
granted African American men the right to vote
What does Amendment 16 stand for
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration
What does Amendment 17 stand for
modified Article I, Section 3, of the Constitution
What does Amendment 18 stand for
the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof
What does Amendment 19 stand for
granted women the right to vote
What does Amendment 20 stand for
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day
What does Amendment 21 stand for
The transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited
What does Amendment 22 stand for
No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once
What does Amendment 23 stand for
House Report No. 1698 discussed the Twenty-Third Amendment, stating that it would: provide the citizens of the District of Columbia with appropriate rights of voting in national elections for President and Vice President of the United States
What does Amendment 24 stand for
The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President
What does Amendment 25 stand for
In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President
What does Amendment 26 stand for
The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age
What does Amendment 27 stand for
No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened