Amendements Flashcards
Amendment II
- Right to a militia
- Right to bear arms
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or for prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, it’s a petition government forward dress of grievances.
Amendment III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law
Amendment V
- right to a jury
- no double jeopardy
- witness to yourself
- due process of law
- private property show not be taken for public use, without just compensation
Amendments VI
- right to speedy and public trial
- right to a lawyer
Amendment VII
Any suits at common law, Where the value and controversy shall exceed $20, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, Shelby otherwise re-examined in any court of the United States, then according to the rules of the common-law
Amendment VIII
Bans excessive bail and punishment. The courts may not impose unreasonable bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
Amendment IX
Rights retained by the people. Guarantees others’ rights not listed in the constitution or bill of rights.
Amendment X
States rights. Reserved powers for the states and the people that are not specifically given to the national government
Amendment XIII
Banned slavery and involuntary servitude
Amendment XIV
All citizens regardless of race have rights
Amendment XV
Extended voting rights to male citizens of all races
Amendment XVIII
Prohibition
Amendment XIX
Extended the right to vote to women
Amendment XXI
Repealed Prohibition act
