Amendments Flashcards
Amendment 1
Freedom of speech/religion/press/assmebly/petition
Amendment 1 quote
“I
disagree with what you
say but I will defend to
the death, your right to
say it!”
Amendment 2
right to own guns
Amendment 3
no soldiers in peoples homes
Amendment 4
No search/seizure without warrant
Amendment 5
Cant be forced to testify against yourself
cant be tried for same thing twice
Amendment 6
Right to a speedy, public trial with a
lawyer and jury. Must be informed of
what crime he/she is charged with.
Amendment 7
If suing someone, must have a
jury if money exceeds a certain
amount.
Amendment 8
No “cruel & unusual punishment”
& No excessive bail or fines
Amendment 9
Citizens still posses rights that may
not be listed in Constitution
Amendment 10
Any powers not listed in the Constitution for
the Federal Government belong to the
states!
Transportation
Marriage
Education
Amendment 13
Abolishes slavery in the U.S.
Amendment 14
If born here=Citizen
Guarantees equal protection
of laws:to all citizens
Amendment 19
Women get the right to vote.
Amendment 22
President may serve only 2 terms
Brown court case
Linda Brown had to
walk further to all black
school which was not
well funded.
14th amendment:
Equal protection of the
law
Overturns Plessy vs
Ferguson.
Supreme Court rules
ALL schools must
desegregate
Gideon court case
Arrested for stealing $
from Pool Hall vending
machine
Could not afford lawyer
Lawyers only provided for
murder suspects
Supreme Court rules that
ALL defendants must be
provided lawyer if cannot
afford one. (6th amdmt)
Miranda court case
Arrested for rape
Confessed
Never told his rights
Supreme Court rules
ALL accused MUST
be told their 5th and
6th amendment
rights.
“Miranda Rights”
