27 amendments Flashcards
1st Amendment
Freedom of expression, religion, etc.
2nd amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd amendment
Prohibits soldiers from quartering in private homes
4th amendment
Protects people’s right to privacy. Need a warrant
5th amendment
No one can be tried for the same offence 2 times. Don’t need to be a witness to yourself
6th amendment
Rights of accused. Fair and speedy trail
7th amendment
Trial by jury
8th amendment
No cruel or excessive punishment
9th amendment
People’s rights
10th amendment
States rights
11th amendment
Can’t sue a state in federal court
12th amendment
Repeals article 1 of section 2
13th amendment
Abolished slavery
14th amendment
Everyone born in the U.S enjoys full rights
15th amendment
You cant stop people from voting because of their race or creed
16th amendment
Impose federal income tax.
17th amendment
Vote for state senators
18th amendment
No alcohol to be bought or sold in the U.S (got repealed)
19th amendment
Woman suffrage, they can vote now
20th amendment
Presidents move into office on Jan. 20th
21st amendment
Repeals the 18th amendment
22nd amendment
presidents have no more than two terms
23rd amendment
People in D.C can vote(D.C is __)
24th amendment
Free to vote for anything
25th amendment
If something happens to the president, than the vice president will take charge
26th amendment
18 year olds can now vote
27th amendment
Prohibits congress from giving it self pay raises.
