Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Flashcards
1st amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
2nd amendment
Right to bear arms.
3rd amendment
Protection from quartering troops
4th amendment
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
5th amendment
Rights of accused persons; no double jeopardy.
6th amendment
Right to a fair trial
7th amendment
Right to trial by jury
8th amendment
Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
9th amendment
Rights not enumerated retained by the people
10th amendment
Powers not delegated to the federal government reserved for states/people
11th amendment
Limits on lawsuits against states
12th amendment
Election of President and Vice President
13th amendment
Abolition of slavery.
14th amendment
Citizenship, due process, equal protection
15th amendment
Voting rights regardless of race