Bill of Rights Flashcards
Freedom of speech, press, expression, religion, assembly
Amendment 1
The right to bear arms
Amendment 2
No housing of soldiers (quartering)
Amendment 3
No unreasonable searches or seizures without a warrant
Amendment 4
No person may be tried or punished twice for the same offense (double Jeopardy)
Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law”
Amendment 5
Rights of accused to criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.
Amendment 6
Guarantees a trial by jury
Amendment 7
No cruel, excessive, or unusual punishments.
Amendment 8
People Rights
Amendment 9
State Rights
Amendment 10
Individual cannot sue a state in federal court.
Amendment 11
Electoral College must cast separate ballots for president and vice president.
Amendment 12
Abolished slavery and servitude
Amendment 13
All persons born or naturalized in the United States enjoy full rights.
Amendment 14
States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, color.
Amendment 15
Congess has a right to impose a federal income tax.
Amendment 16
Provides for popular election of United Staes senators.
Amendment 17
No alcoholic beverages to be sold or bought in the United States.
Amendment 18
Provides all women in the US the right to vote
Amendment 19
President takes office on Janurary 20th.
Amendment 20
Repeals the 18th amendment, alcohol is legal again.
Amendment 21
No person shall be elected to office more than twice (tow terms)
Amendment 22
Gave residents of Washington D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections
Amendment 23
Forbids taxing voters before they vote in national elections.
Amendment 24