27 Amendments Flashcards
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
1st
Protects rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state
2nd
Prohibits soldiers from temporaily residing (quatering) in private homes durning peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.
3rd
Protects peoples rights to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
4th
No person tried without the grand jury indictment or published twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law.”
5th
Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trail.
6th
Guarantees trail by jury
7th
Insures that publishnments for crimes are not exessive, cruel, or unusual
8th
People retain rights not listed in the USA constitution.
9th
Power not given to the federal governments is given to the people of states.
10th
Individual cannot sue a state federal courts.
11th
Electoral College must cast separate ballots for president and vice president.
12th
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.
13th
All people born or naturalized in the US enjoy full rights
14th
Protects the rights of Americans to vote in elections.
15th
Congresses right to impose a federal income tax
16th
Provides for popular election of the US senators.
17th
Prohibition; No alcoholic beverages to be brought or sold in the US (later repealed)
18th
Women suffrage
19th
President takes office from March 4th to January 20th , start of congress to January 3rd.
20th
Repealed prohibition (only amendment to repeal another amendment)
21st
Cant be elected for president more than two times.
22nd
Residents of Washington D.C. can vote in presidential elections.
23rd
Anti-poll tax amendment
24th
President can pass duties down to vice president.
25th
18 yr olds are allowed to vote.
26th
Prohibits Congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises.
27th
