Bill of Rights Flashcards
When were the first 10 amendments approved?
1791
1
state religion is illegal
freedom of press, speech, right to assemble and petition the gov’t
2
right to bear arrms
3
troops can’t stay in homes w/o consent
4
probable cause:
protects against unreasonable search and seizure
necessary evidence for search warrants
5
double jeopardy:
self-incrimination:
guarantee of due process:
eminent domain:
establishes grand jury
can’t be tried for same crime twice
can’t testify against yourself
legal rights are protected
compensation for private property take for public use
6
right to a speedy trial by impartial jury, right to representation, right to be informed of charges
7
trial by jury in most civil cases
8
prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
9
does not deny ppl any rights not specifically mentioned in constitution
10
gives to the states or the people
powers not granted to congress or denied to the states
11
state can’t be sued by individuals in another state
12
electors cast separate votes for president and vp
13
SLAVERY ABOLISHED
14
segregation is unconsitutional- all ppl born in u.s. have equal rights
15
slaves earn right to vote. can’t deny vote based on race, color, or slavery
16
federal income tax starts
17
senators directly elected
18
prohibition
19
CAN’T DENY VOTE BASED ON SEX
20
dates of presidential inaguration and opening of congress
21
prohibition repealed
22
limit of president to 2 terms
23
citizens of d.c. can vote for president
24
poll tax is illegal
25
deals w/ succession of president and vp
26
voting age set at 18
27
limits when pay raises for congress can be enacted
