27 Amendments Flashcards
Amendment 1
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
( Freedom comes 1st)
Amendment 2
Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is nessisary for a free state.
( Two bear arms)
Amendment 3
Prohibits soldiers from temporarily quartering in private homes during peace time without getting the permission and consent of the owner.
( No quartering troops)
Amendment 4
Protects peoples right to privacy. prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
Amendment 5
No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantee’s “ due process of law”.
(Plead the fifth)
Amendment 6
Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.
(Rights Of Accused In Criminal Cases)
Amendment 7
Guarantees’ a trial by jury
(Trial By)
Amendment 8
Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.
Amendment 9
People retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution
(People’s rights)
Amendment 10
Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states. Very important for state government.
(States rights)
Amendment 11
Individual cannot sue a state in federal courts
(1ndividua1)
Amendment 12
Article 2, Section 1
(Backwards 12)
Amendment 13
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
(Lucky #13 ended slavery)
Amendment 14
All people born or naturalized in the United States enjoy full rights
(Natural Citizen)
Amendment 15
States cannot prevent a prson from voting because of race, creed, or color
(All can vote)