27 amendments Flashcards
Freedom of speech expression religion press and petition
1st Amendment
The right to bear arms
Hint: (NRA)
2nd Amendment
No housing of soldiers in private homes without the owners consent
3rd Amendment
Protects the right to privacy and unreasonable searches by the government
4th Amendment
No person tried without grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offence. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law.”
5th Amendment
Rights of accused in criminal cases.
6th Amendment
Guarantees trail by jury
7th Amendment
Insures that punishments are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.
8th Amendment
People have rights not listed in the constitution
9th Amendment
power not given to the federal government is given to the people of the states.
10th Amendment
One person cant sue state in federal court
11th Amendment
Repeals part of Article one section two
12th Amendment
Abolished slavery
13th Amendment
All citizens get all rights including former slaves.
14th Amendment
Everybody gets to vote (voting rights)
15th Amendment