27 Amendments Flashcards
1st Amendment
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
2nd Amendment
Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state.
3rd Amendment
Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.
4th Amendment
Protects people’s right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
5th Amendment
No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law”
6th Amendment
Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.
7th Amendment
Guarntees a trial by jury.
8th Amendment
Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.
9th Amendment
People retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution.
10th Amendment
Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states.
11th Amendment
Individual cannot sue state in federal courts
12th Amendment
each elector must cast distinct votes for president and vice president.
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.
14th Amendment
All persons born in the united states enjoy full rights.
15th Amendment
Protects the rights of Americans to vote in elections.
16th Amendment
17th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
25th Amendment
26th Amendment
27th Amendment
