27 Amendments Flashcards
1st
Freedom of speech, assembly, press, petition, and religion.
2nd
Right to bear arms. Right of states to maintain a militia.
3rd
No quartering of troops during peace time.
4th
No unreasonable search or seizure. Need probable cause and warrant.
5th
Grand jury does not determine verdict. Suspects must be indicated. Due process. Eminent domain.
6th
Right to fair and speedy trial. Know all charges. Obtain lawyer. Have witnesses. Gideon v. Wainright
7th
Trial by jury in civil case. Civil cases are private lawsuits.
8th
No excessive bail. No excessive fine. No cruel and unusual punishment.
9th
Citizens have other rights not listed in the constitution.
10th
If specific power isn’t belonging to government, then it is reserved for the states. (Principles of federalism)
11th
No one can just sue any state in a regular court.
12th
President and VP are two different ballots.
13th
No slavery in the USA. (1865)
14th
Equal protection for all citizens. Due process.
15th
Former male slaves gain right to vote.
16th
Introduced federal income tax.
17th
Elections of state senators. 2 from each state, elected by people for 6 years.
18th
Prohibition
19th
Women gained the right to vote.
20th
Jan. 20th (Inauguration).
21st
Repeal of prohibition.
22nd
Sets term limits for the elected president of the US.
23rd
Washington DC to participate in the election of president and vice president.
24th
Prohibiting any poll tax in elections for federal officials.
25th
Provides procedures for replacing the president in case of death, removal, etc.
26th
Right to vote at 18 years old.
27th
Prohibits any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of the Congress.
