Amendments Flashcards
Right to a speedy Trial, right to a lawyer, know why arrested
6
States (ppl) retain powers not specifically listed or forbidden in the Constitution
10
Right to a trial by jury (civil cases) over 20$
7
Freedom of Religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
1
Quartering of Soldiers
3
Trial by jury, grand jury, due process, double jeapordy, self incrimination, eminent domain
5
excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
8
people have other basic rights not specifically listed in constitution
9
right to bear arms
2
right to privacy (probable cause, search warrants)
4
suits against the states
11
electoral college
12
freed slaves
13
African Americans citizens
14
African Americans vote
15
income tax
16
direct elections of senators
17
prohibition
18
women’s suffrage
19
lame duck
20
repealed prohibition
21
presidential term limits - 2 terms (max 10 years)
22
3 electoral votes for DC (for presidential elections )
23
stopped poll tax
24
presidential succession (disability act)
25
18 yr olds alowed to vote
26
congressional pay
27