27 Amendments Flashcards
1st Amendment
Freedom-First
2nd Amendment
Right TO Bear Arms
3rd Amendment
Soldiers cant quarter in homes without getting permission from owner
4th Amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
5th Amendment
Prohibits being a witness against yourself
6th Amendment
Rights of accused criminal, including legal representation and a fair speedy trial
7th Amendment
Guarantees a trail by jury
8th Amendment
Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual
9th Amendment
People retain rights that are not listed in the United States Constitution
10th Amendment
Power not given to the federal government is given to people or states
11th Amendment
Individual cannot use a state in federal courts
12th Amendment
Art 2, Sec 1
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude (Lucky 13)
14th Amendment
All people born in the United States enjoy full rates
15th Amendment
States cannot prevent people from voting because of race, color, or creed
16th Amendment
Federal Income Tax- 16 years old- Pay taxes
17th Amendment
Provides for popular election of United States senators
18th Amendment
18 years old- Alcohol is illegal
19th Amendment
All women U.S citizens can vote for any election
20th Amendment
Changed the date presidents take office- Jan 20th
21st Amendment
21 years old- Alcohol is legal
22nd Amendment
Two Term=Twenty Two
23rd Amendment
MJ to Washington
24th Amendment
No taxing voters before they vote in National elections
