27 Amendments Study Guide Flashcards
What does it mean to Amend the Constitution?
making changes or additions
What are the four we have broken the 27 amendments to the Constitution?
bill of rights(1-10), civil war(13-15), progressive era(16-19), later amendments(20-27)
Why were the first 10 amendments added to the Constitution?
to address concerns about individual liberties and limitations
1
freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
2
right to keep and bear arms
3
protection against quartering soldiers
4
protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
5
right to due process, protection against self incrimination, double jeopardy
7
jury trial in civil lawsuits
6
right to speedy trial by jury, witnesses, counsel
8
excessive fines, cruel and unusual punishment
9
non-enumerated rights retained by people
10
rights reserved to states or people
11
suits against states
12
election of president and vice president
13
abolition of slavery
14
citizenship rights, equal protection, apportionment, civil war debt
15
right to vote not denied by race
16
income tax
17
popular election of senators
18
prohibition of liquor
19
women right to vote
20
presidential term and succession, assembly of congress
21
repeal of prohibition
22
two term limit on presidency
23
presidential vote for D.C.
24
abolition of poll taxes
25
presidential disability and succession
26
right to vote at age 18
27
congressional compensation
