Amendments Flashcards
2nd
Right to bear arms
3rd
forbids the forcible housing of military personnel in a citizen’s home during peacetime and requires the process to be “prescribed by law” in times of war
4th
protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
5th
the right to a jury trial when you’re charged with a crime, protection against double jeopardy
6th
grants citizens the right to a jury composed of impartial members drawn from the local community
7th
civil cases have the right to be decided by a group of people called a jury in a federal court if the lawsuit is more than $20 and that there shouldn’t be another trial after the jury makes its decision
8th
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted
9th
the rights of citizens will be protected whether these rights are listed or not
10th
Power to states and people
13th
Abolish slavery
15th
No denial to vote to ANYONE
16th
Income tax
17th
Power to people to chose senators
18th and 21th
Banned alcohol and then repealed it
24th
Abolish pay poll tax