27 amendments test Thursday Flashcards
Amendment 1
Freedom of speech
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms.
Amendment 3
citizens don’t have to house soldiers
Amendment 4
No search/arrest without reason
Amendment 5
protect against double jeopardy.
Amendment 6
The right to a fast and public trial
Amendment 7
The right to a jury trial in civil matters
Amendment 8
No excessive bail or cruel punishment.
Amendment 9
rights for the people even if its not listed in Constitution
Amendment 10
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
Amendment 11
Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court.
Amendment 12
Separate ballots for President and Vice President.
Amendment 13
Abolish slavery.
Amendment 14
born in the U.S. = citizen of the U.S.
Amendment 15
no discrimination for voting for men
Amendment 16
congress issues Income tax .
Amendment 17
Popular election of U.S. Senators.
Amendment 18
ban the production, transport and sale of alcohol
Amendment 19
Women can vote.
Amendment 20
set dates when the president takes office
Amendment 21
Repeal ban on alcohol
Amendment 22
President can only serve two terms.
Amendment 23
Washington D.C. residents can vote for president.
Amendment 24
elimination of poll taxes
Amendment 25
depicts who becomes president if the president dies
Amendment 26
18 year olds get to vote.
Amendment 27
Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term.
