Bill of rights Flashcards
amendment 1
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
amendment 2
It protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state.
amendment 3
Prohibits soldiers from quartering in homes without permission.
amendment 4
Prohibits unreasonable searches
amendment 5
No person can be tried twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness to yourself.
amendment 6
Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.
amendment 7
Guarantees a trial by jury.
amendment 8
Punishments can not be cruel, excessive, or unusual
amendment 9
People retain rights not listed in U.S Constitution.
amendment 10
Power not given to the federal government is given to people and states.
amendment 11
Individual cannot sue a state in federal courts.
amendment 12
repeals part of article 2 section 1
amendment 13
Abolished slavery
amendment 14
If born or naturalized in U.S.A you enjoy full rights
amendment 15
They cant prevent you from voting
amendment 16
Congress’s right to impose a federal income tax
amendment 17
Election of U.S.A senators
amendment 18
No alcohol
amendment 19
Women can vote.
amendment 20
president takes office January 20
amendment 21
repeals 18 amendment
amendment 22
two terms for president
amendment 23
Residents from Washington D.C right to vote in presidential elections
amendment 24
Forbids taxing voters before the vote
