Amendments to the US Constitution Flashcards
Amendment 1
freedom of speech, the press,religion,assembly
Amendment 2
right to bear arms
Amendment 3
quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4
search and seizure
Amendment 5
rights of an accused person
Amendment 6
speedy and fair trial
Amendment 7
process of civil suits
Amendment 8
bail and punishment
Amendment 9
powers reserved to the people
Amendment 10
powers reserved to the state
Amendment 11
suits against states
Amendment 12
election of President and Vice-President
Amendment 13
abolition of slavery (free)
Amendment 14
rights of citizens (citizens)
Amendment 15
suffrage for black males (vote)
Amendment 16
income tax
Amendment 17
direct election of Senators
Amendment 18
prohibition of alcohol (18 year olds can’t drink)
Amendment 19
right of women to vote
Amendment 20
lame duck amendment
Amendment 21
repeal of prohibition on alcohol (21 year olds can drink)
Amendment 22
limit on Presidential terms
Amendment 23
right of Washington DC to vote in Presidential Elections
Amendment 24
abolition of poll tax
Amendment 25
presidential disability and succession
Amendment 26
eighteen year olds can vote
Amendment 27
restraint of congressional salaries