amendments Flashcards
1st amendment
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition
2nd amendment
Right to keep and bear arms
3rd amendment
No involuntary quartering of soldiers
4th amendment
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th amendment
The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process
6th amendment
Right to a fair, speedy trial, right to an attorney
7th amendment
Right to trial by jury
8th amendment
No cruel or unusual punishment
9th amendment
Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution
10th amendment
Powers not given to federal government go to people and States
13th amendment
abolished slavery
14th amendment
Rights of Citizens– Makes states comply with Amendments 1-10
15th amendment
States cannot deny any person the right to vote because of race. –> freed slaves right to vote
19th amendment
States cannot deny any person the right to vote because of sex. –> women right to vote