Bill of Rights / US constitution Flashcards
first amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
second amendment
Right to bear arms
third amendment
No quartering of soldiers in private homes
fourth amendment
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
fifth amendment
Rights of the accused: due process, no self-incrimination, double jeopardy
sixth amendment
Right to a fair and speedy trial, legal counsel, and to confront witnesses
seventh amendment
Right to a jury trial in civil cases
eighth amendment
No excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment
ninth amendment
Unenumerated rights (people have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution) ex: privacy , travel and marriage
tenth amendment
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or people
thirteenth amendement
abolished slavery
fifteenth amendment
prohibits the denial to vote based on race or color
nineteenth amendment
granted women the right to vote
twenty sixth amendment
lowered the voting age to 18