27 Amendments Flashcards
1
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
2
Right to bear arms
3
Can’t be forced to lodge troops
4
No illegal searches without a warrant
5
Criminal Proceedings- Self Incrimination, Grand jury, Eminent Domain, Due process
6
Right to a speedy trial
7
Right to jury trial in civil cases
8
No cruel and unusual punishment
9
Power to the people
11
Immunity of states from certain suits
12
Election of President and Vice President on one ticket
13
Outlawing of slavery
10
Power is reserved to the states
14
Citizenship, Due Process, and Equal protection
15
Can’t be denied the right to vote based on race, for males
16
Power of Congress to levy taxes
17
Popular election of senators
18
Prohibition of alcohol
19
Right to vote for women
20
Beginning of presidential and congressional
21
Repeal of prohibition(the 18th amendment)
22
Limit on presidential terms
23
3 electoral votes for Washington D.C.
24
Outlawing of poll taxes as a voter qualification
25
Presidential succession and disability
26
18 year olds get the right to vote
27
New salary increases don’t take place until the next election
