Ammendments Flashcards
First Amendment
Freedom of:
- Religion
- Expression (Press and Speech)
- Assembly & Petition
Second Amendment
Right to keep and bear arms
Third Amendment
No quartering soldiers
Fourth Amendment
No search or seizure of home or property without good reason
Fifth Amendment
- Can’t take your property unless they pay a you fair price
- Double Jeopardy
- Self - Incrimination
- Due Process
Sixth Amendment
- Fair and Speedy Trial
- Witness and Jury
- Right to an Attorney
Seventh Amendment
Jury in Civil Cases
Eighth Amendment
- No cruel or unusual punishment
- No excessive bail/fines
Ninth Amendment
Implied rights of the people
Tenth Amendment
Powers not given to the Federal government are retained to the states
13th Amendment
Outlaws slavery
14th Amendment
- Everyone born in the U.S. is a citizen
- Every citizen has equal rights
15th Amendment
Protects voting rights (race)
18th Amendment
Prohibition (Outlaws alcohol)
19th Amendment
Protects voting rights (Women)
21st Amendment
Repeals 18th Amendment
24th Amendment
Protects voting (Poll Tax and Literacy Tax)
26th Amendment
Protects voting (18 yrs)