Amendments Flashcards
Sixth amendment
Right to a speedy trial
In 6th amendment one must be informed
About crimes which one is charge
Testimony
Formal written or spoken statement, especially in court
6th amendment also allows one convicted of crimes to
Confront witnesses brought forward by government
6th amendment also provides accused the right to compel
Testimony from witnesses, as well as the right to legal representation
Seventh amendment
Civil cases preserve the right to trial by jury
Eight amendment prohibits excessive (2)
Bail
Fines
Eighth amendment prohibits
Cruel and unusual punishment
9th amendment
List of rights enumerated in the constitution is not exhaustive
9th amendment people retain
All rights not enumerated on constitution
10th amendment
Fed gov only has those powers delegated in the constitution
10th amendment separates
Federal and state laws
Amendment 11
Individuals can’t sue state in federal court
Amendment 12
Separate ballots for president and Vice President
Amendment 13
Abolish slavery
Amendment 14
If you are born or naturalized in the US, you are a citizen of the US
Amendment 15
You cannot prevent person voting dues to race, religion, creed
Amendment 16
Income tax
Amendment 17
Popular election of US senators
Amendment 18
Prohibition
Amendment 19
Woman suffrage
Amendment 20
President takes office Jan 20th, not March 4th
Amendment 21
Repeal prohibition
Amendment 22
President can only serve 2 terms
Amendment 23
Washington DC residents can vote for president
Amendment 24
Anti poll tax
Amendment 25
Lays down rules of who becomes President if president dies, resigns, etc.
Amendment 26
18 yr old can vote
Amendment 27
Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term
