Amendments Flashcards
How many are in the constitution?
27
1st
freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
2nd
right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia
3rd
no quartering soldiers
4th
freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th
right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy
6th
rights of accused persons, right to a speedy and public trial
7th
right of trial by jury in civil cases
8th
freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments
9th
privacy rights must be respected, unless forbidden by state law. Some rights are not included in the constitution but are still protected
10th
powers reserved to the state
13th
abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime
14th
granted citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the U.S. including formerly enslaved people, and provided all citizens with equal protection under the law
22nd
no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice
24th
abolished and prohibited federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during elections