Amendments Flashcards
Amendment 1
Establishment clause, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, free press, right to assemble
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms
Amendment 3
No forced housing of soldiers
Amendment 4
No unreasonable searches or seizures
Amendment 5
Grand jury indictment for capital crimes, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, no deprivation of property without due process
Amendment 6
Right to speedy trial and counsel
Amendment 7
guarantee jury for civil cases
Amendment 8
no cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail
Amendment 9
Promise that rights listed don’t limit unlisted rights
Amendment 10
Rights not given to national government are reserved to states
Amendment 11
Restricts the ability of individuals to bring suit against states in federal court.
Amendment 12
Provides the procedures for electing the president and Vice President.
Amendment 13
Banned slavery.
Amendment 14
Guarantees that citizens cannot be denied the equal protection from the laws.
Amendment 15
The right to vote cannot be denied on the basis of race.
Amendment 16
allows Congress to levy a tax on income from any source without apportioning it among the states and without regard to the census.
Amendment 17
People have the right to vote for their senators instead of the state legislature - direct election. Also, if a senate seat is not filled, the governor can pick a new senator.
Amendment 18
Prohibition.
Amendment 19
Woman have the right to vote.
