amendments Flashcards
1st amendment
free speech
2nd amendment
right to bear arms
4th amendment
protection gainst unreasonable search and seizure
5th amendment
protection from double jeopardy and self incrimination
6th amendment
speedy and public trail, impartial jury, right to counsel, right to confront accusers
7th amendment
gurantees a jury when over 20$ is at stake
8th amendment
prohibits excessive bail fines and cruel and unusual punishment
9th amendment
rights not explicitly mentioned in the rights are still in consideration. (not mentioned rights are still enjoyed by the people)
10th amendment
powers not delegated to the united states by the constitution and not prohibited by the states.
11th amendment
judicial jurisdiction includes suits involving US citizens directly
12th amendment
outlines certification of president and VP elections
13th amendment
ends direct slavery, still leaves a loophole
15th amendment
grants former male slaves right to vote
14th amendment
equal protection clause