27 Amendments Flashcards
Freedom of religions, assembly, press, petition, and speech
1st
Right to bear arms
2nd
No quartering of troops during times of peace.
3rd
No unwarranted searches and seizures.
4th
Protects from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, discusses due process and eminent domain.
5th
Guarantees a speedy and public trial, right to an attorney. Deals with criminal cases.
6th
Guaranteed a jury trial in civil cases when the dollar amount in question is over $20.
7th
No cruel or unusually punishment and protected from excessive bail and fines.
8th
People have right that go beyond those mentioned in the constitution.
9th
Any power not given to the federal government, not denied to the states is reserved for the states. (Reserved Powers/ State Powers)
10th
A citizen from one state may not sue another state.
11th
Separates electoral votes for president and vice president onto separate ballots.
12th
Abolished Slavery
13th
African American Citizenship. Any person born or naturalized in the US is a citizen. Also discusses due process
14th
African American right to vote.
15th
Established the Income Tax
16th
Popular Election of Senators
17th
Prohibition: Illegal to make, sell, transport or consume intoxicating beverages.
18th
Women’s right to vote
19th
President takes office on January 20th. Known as the lame duck amendment
20th
Repealed Prohibition
21st
Presidential two-term limit.
22nd
District of Columbia earns 3 electoral votes
23rd
Abolished the poll tax.
24th
Discusses presidential disability and line of succession
25th
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
26th
Congressional pay raises can’t take place during current term.
27th
