Amendments Flashcards
guarantees the right to vote regardless of race
15th
abolished the production, transportation and sale of alcohol
18th
reserves power to the states
10th
requires a separate electoral vote for president and vice president
12th
requires indictment by a grand jury and protects people from self incrimination
5th
states that people retain rights not mentioned in the constitution
9th
changed the election of senators to a popular vote
17th
prevents citizens from suing states in federal courts
11th
allows a federal income tax
16th
guaraenteed freed slaves their rights and citizenship
14th
lowers voting age to 18
26th
abolished slavery
13th
limits a president to two terms in office
22nd
forbids excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
8th
outlawed poll tax
24th
guaranteed a jury trial in civil cases
7th
protects the privacy of peoples person and effect from unlawful searches and siezures
4th
protects citizens rights to bear arms
2nd
protects freedom of press religion and assembly
1st
guarantees the right to counsel and a speedy and public trial
6th
changed the inauguration of the president to janurary 20th
20th
repeals prohibition
21st
established presidential succession
25th
requires an election of the house of representatives before a pay raise can take effect
27th
allows people in DC to vote in presidential elections
23rd
guarantees the right to vote regardless of sex
19th
