Amendments 1-15 Flashcards
Amendment 1
Freedom of religion, speech, press, and assembly
Amendment 2
The right to bare arms
Amendment 3
Quartering troops
Amendment 4
(unreasonable) Searches + Seizures
Amendment 5
Right of accused persons
Amendment 6
Right to a speedy, fair trial
Amendment 7
Civil suits (right to a jury trial in a federal lawsuit)
Amendment 8
Bail + (Fines +unusual) punishment
Amendment 9
powers reserved to the people ( more powers to the people than what is listed)
Amendment 10
Powers reserved to the states
Amendment 11
Suits against states must be held in a state court
Amendment 12
President/vice pres election ballots
Amendment 13
Abolished slavery
Amendment 14
Citizenship/due process/equal protection
Amendment 15
Right to vote not based on color