27 amendments Flashcards
freedoms of speech
1st
freedom of religion, press, assembly, petitions, and speech.
2nd
right to bear arms
3rd
No quartering of soldiers in private homes
4th
search warrant
5th
right not to incriminate self
6
right to a speedy, public jury trial, right to a lawyer, right to hear and question witnesses.
7th
right to a jury trial in a civil case that involves more than 20 dollars.
8th
no cruel and unusual punishment; no excessive bail or fines. 9th more rights than listed in constitution
9th
more rights than listed in constitution
10th
rights not listed are given to state governments
11th
limits federal court jurisdiction
12th
Electoral college votes for president and vice president separately
13
ended slavery
14
all citizens treated equal
15
all citizens have right to vote
16
set up income tax
17
senators were elected directly by the voters
18
prohibited alcohol
19
gave women right to vote
20
set up new dates for congress and president to start their jobs
21
ended alcohol prohibition
22
limited president to only 2 terms in office
23
residence of Washington DC could vote for president and vice president
24
no poll taxes
25
set up how vice pres. would take over if president was disabled or died; presidential succession
26
lowered voting age to 18
27
congress get pay raise if re-elected the following year.