27 Amendments + Political Acts Flashcards
1st
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, & petition
2nd
right to bear arms
3rd
does not have to be forced to house soldiers
4th
no unreasonable search & seizure
5th
double jeopardy, due process, self incrimination, eminent domain
6th
right to a speedy trial, an attorney, an impartial jury, to confront witnesses against you
7th
right to a jury trial in civil suits over $20
8th
No excessive bail/fines, no cruel or unusual punishment
9th
ppl have certain rights that are not clearly stated
10th
power not given to federal gov is given to the ppl and the states
11th
A citizen of one state can’t cannot bring suit against their own or another state to federal court
12th
redefines how the president and vice president are chosen by the electoral college, also ensures the the vp is eligible to become president
13th
Abolished slavery
14th
citizenship, due process, & equal protection
15th
Black men able to vote
16th
Income tax
17th
Senators elected by the ppl
18th
Alcohol is illegal
19th
All women able to vote
20th
President takes office Mar 4th- Jan 20th, Congress starts Jan 3rd
21st
Alcohol is now legal
22nd
President only gets 2 terms
23rd
DC gets 3 electoral college votes
24th
No poll taxes
25th
Allows vp to take over as president if current president is unable
26th
Ppl 18 allowed to vote
27th
No pay increase for congress until next term
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Helped end formal and informal structural barriers that hindered black people from voting