27 Amendments Flashcards
1st
freedom of speech
2nd
right to bear arms
3rd
do not have to house solders in wartime if they do not want.
4th
right to feel secure in own home.
5th
right to not self-incriminate.
6th
speedy and fair trial.
7th
take matter to court if it exceeds 20.
8th
ban on extreme punishment for crimes.
9th
non-enumerated rights retained by people.
10th
seperates federal and state laws.
11th
suits against states.
12th
election of vice president and president.
13th
abolition of slavery.
14th
equal protection, citizenship rights, civil war debt, and apportionment.
15th
right to vote not denied by race.
16th
income taxes
17th
popular election of senators.
18th
prohibition of liquor.
19th
women’s right to vote.
20th
assembly of Congress and presidential term.
21st
repeal of prohibition.
22nd
two-term limit of the presidency.
23rd
presidential vote for DC.
24th
abolition of poll taxes.
25th
presidential disability and succession.
26th
right to vote at 18.
27th
congressional compensation.