amendments Flashcards
1st Amendment
Freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech
2nd Amendment
The right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
Quartering of troops
4th Amendment
Search and Seizure, search warrants
5th Amendment
Rights of accused person, no self-incrimination/double jeopardy
6th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial
7th Amendment
Right to trial by jury
8th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment., no excessive bail
9th Amendment
Individuals have rights other than what is listed in the constitution
10th Amendment
Powers not listed belong to the states and the people
11th Amendment
An individual can’t sue a state they are not a part of
12th Amendment
Set up separate electoral ballots for president and vice president
13th Amendment
Freed the slaves
14th Amendment
Made African Americans Citizens
15th Amendment
Gave African Americans the right to vote
16th Amendment
Gave congress the right to collect income tax
17th Amendment
Set up the direct election of senators
18th Amendment
Prohibition
19th Amendment
Women earn the right to vote
20th Amendment
Presidential and congressional term dates changed
21st Amendment
Repealed prohibition
22nd Amendment
Set two term limit for the president
23rd Amendment
Gave Washington D.C. residents right to vote for president
24th Amendment
Banned poll tax in federal elections
25th Amendment
Set up a presidential succession
26th Amendment
Voting age lowered to 18
27th Amendment
Congress sets salary for the following term
