27 Amendments Flashcards
Amendment 2
Right to keep, bear arms
Amendment one
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition
Third amendment
Lodging troops in private homes
Fourth amendment
Search, seizures, proper warrants
Fifth Amendment
People cannot be forced to testify against themselves, major crimes must be charged by grand jury, citizens also protected from double jeopardy
Amendment six
People have the right to a speedy trial, to confront their accusers, to be represented by a lawyer, and the trial must be public
Seventh amendment
Jury trials are guaranteed for civil suits involving more than $20
Amendment eight
Excessive bails and fines and cruel and unusual punishments are forbidden
Amendment nine
The powers listed in the Constitution are not the only rights guaranteed to the people.
Power to the people
Amendment 10
Powers not given to the regular government are given to the state and the people
Powers to the states
11th amendment
States cannot be sued by citizens of another state or foreign country
Amendment 12
Provides that members of the electoral college vote for one person as president and one person is vice president.
Election of Pres. and vice Pres.
Amendment 13
Abolishment of slavery
Amendment 14
Slaves receive citizenship and protection of due process
Amendment 15
African Americans receive the right to vote