27 Amendments Flashcards
Amendment 1
Right to Freedom of Speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms.
Amendment 3
Citizens don’t have to house soldiers.
Amendment 4
No unreasonable search or arrest.
Amendment 5
No double jeopardy or witness against yourself.
Amendment 6
The right to a speedy and public trial.
Amendment 7
The right to a jury trial in civil matters of 20$ or above.
Amendment 8
No excessive bail or cruel punishment.
Amendment 9
People get rights not listed in the constitution.
Amendment 10
Any rights not given to the federal government are given to the states and people.
Amendment 11
An individual cannot sue a state in a federal court.
Amendment 12
President and Vice President get separate ballots.
Amendment 13
Abolish slavery
Amendment 14
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a U.S citizen
Amendment 15
You can’t prevent someone from voting because pf their color, race or creed.
Amendment 16
Income tax
Amendment 17
Popular election for U.S senator
Amendment 18
Prohibition
Amendment 19
Women right to vote.
Amendment 20
President takes office in January 20th instead of March 4th.
Amendment 21
Repeal prohibition
Amendment 22
President can only serve two terms.
Amendment 23
Washington D.C residents can’t vote for president.
Amendment 24
Anti poll tax
Amendment 25
The rules for the president die or resign.
Amendment 26
18 year olds get the right to vote.
Amendment 27
Congress can’t accept a raise until the next term.
