Bill of Rights Flashcards
Which group wanted to add the Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
1st Amendment
R.A.P.P.S (religion, assembly, petition, press & speech)
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
Prevents quartering of soldiers
4th Amendment
Prevents unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment
Right to a due process, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy
6th Amendment
Right of an accused person to a speedy and public trial
7th Amendment
Right of trial by jury in civil cases
8th Amendment
Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments
9th Amendment
Any rights not specifically covered in the Constitution
10th Amendment
Power reserved to states
12th Amendment
Modifies & clarifies the process for electing VP and president
20th Amendment
Establishes the date of term for Congress (Jan 3rd) & the president (Jan 20th)
22nd Amendment
Can only be President twice
25th Amendment
In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the VP shall become President