Amendments Flashcards
No poll taxes
24th Amendment
Right not to incriminate self
5th Amendment
Freedom of religion, press, assembly, petitions, and speech
1st Amendment
Ended slavery
13th Amendment
Rights not listed are given to state governments
10th Amendment
Limits federal court jurisdiction
11th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial, public jury trial, right to a lawyer, right to hear and question witnesses
6th Amendment
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
Electoral college votes for president and vice president separately
12th Amendment
No quartering of soldiers in private homes
3rd Amendment
No search and seizure without a warrant
4th Amendment
Right to a jury trial in a civil case that involves more than 20$
7th Amendment
No cruel and unusual punishment; no excessive bail or fines
8th Amendment
All citizens treat equal
14th Amendment
All citizens have the right to vote
15th Amendment
Limited the president to 2 terms
22nd Amendment
Lowered voting age to 18
26th Amendment
More rights than listed in the constitution
9th Amendment
Set up income tax
16th Amendment
Prohibited alcohol
18th Amendment
Residence of Washington DC could vote for president and vice president
23rd Amendment
Senators are elected directly by voters
17th Amendment
Gave women the right to vote
19th Amendment
Set up new dates for congress and president to start their jobs (Lame Duck Amendment)
20th Amendment
Congress get pay raise if re-elected the following year
27th Amendment
Ended the alcohol prohibition
21st Amendment
Set up how vice pres. Would take over if president was disabled or died; presidential succession
25th Amendment
