Amendments Flashcards
Freedom of Religion
1st
Freedom of Speech
1st
Freedom of Press
1st
Freedom of Assembly
1st
Freedom of Petition
1st
Right to bear arms
2nd
No quartering of soldiers
3rd
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th
Probable cause needed to issue a warrant
4th
Protection against double jeopardy
5th
Cannot be a witness against oneself
5th
Due process of law
5th
Private property cannot be taken without just compensation
5th
One has the right to a speedy and public trial
6th
One must be informed of the reason(s) for the accusation
6th
Writ of Habeas Corpus
6th
Right to a trial by jury
7th
No cruel/unusual punishments, excessive fines or bails.
8th
Citizens have rights not specifically stated in the constitution
9th
The powers not mentioned in the constitution are reserved for the people and/or the states
10th
Makes states immune from suits from out-of-state citizens and foreigners not living within the state borders
11th
Outlines changes the voting process for President and Vice-President
12th
Outlaws slavery
13th
Makes those born on US soil citizens
14th
Gives former slaves the rights of citizens
14th
Discussing matters of office-holding by former rebels
14th
The right to vote shall not be denied based on race, color, creed, previous condition of servitude etc.
15th
Gives Congress the power to collect an income tax
16th
Outlines changes in representation by Senators
17th
Prohibition
18th
Right of women to vote
19th
Shortens “lame duck” period
20th
Repeals prohibition
21st
Limits the President to two terms and no more than 10 years
22nd
Adds representatives for Washington DC
23rd
Prohibits the revocation of voting rights due to the non-payment of poll taxes
24th
Outlines the process of Presidential succession, making provisions for the death of the President and his successor
25th
Changes voting age to 18
26th
Prevents changes in Congressional salaries to take effect until after the coming election
27th
