Amendements Flashcards
II Amendment
Right to own guns
I Amendment
Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Freedom of press Right to gather with others Right to petition
III Amendment
Not to be forced to house troops
IV Amendment
Protects citizens from illegal search and seizure. Searches need probable cause and a warrant to lawfully conduct a search.
V Amendment
Protection from…
Being tried for a crime unless a grand jury is convened.
Being tried for the same crime in the same court twice.
Being forced to testify against yourself.
Having life, liberty, or property take away without fair and just compensation.
Having private property taken for public use without fair payment of property.
VI Amendment
Right to a fair and open trial.
Right to a trial by jury of your peers from the area you are from.
Right to be informed of the charges against you.
Right to compel witnesses.
Right to a lawyer even if you cannot afford one.
VII Amendment
Right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
VIII Amendment
Protects citizens from excessive
Cruel and unusual punishment
Bail
Fines
IX Amendment
You have other rights not mentioned in the US Constitution
X Amendment
Limits the power if the federal government and reserves certain powers for the states an the people
XI Amendment
Limits the ability of the people to sue another state or foreign country
XII Amendment
Addresses the choosing of the president an the Vice President on one ticket
XIII Amendment
Abolishes slavery
XIV Amendment
Defines citizenship and due process of the law
XV Amendment
Guarantees no restrictions based in race or ethnicity in order to vote
XVI Amendment
Allows Congress to collect income tax
XVII Amendment
Addresses the elections and numbers of senators
XVIII Amendment
Prohibits alcohol
XIX Amendment
Guarantees women the right to vote
XX Amendment
Requires the terms of presidents and vice-presidents begin on January 20th changing the date from March. Also addresses the succession of the President in case of death or disability.
XXI Amendment
Repeals the XVIII Amendment
XXII Amendment
Limits the terms of the president to two terms
XXIII Amendment
Addresses ability for Washington DC to have a say in elections. (3 electoral votes)
XXIV Amendment
Outlaws poll taxes