Chapter 8 - Constitutional Amendments Flashcards
First Amendment
Freedom of Expression
1) Freedom of Religion
2) Freedom of Speech
3) Freedom of Press
4) The Right to assemble
5) The Right to petition the government
Second Amendment
Protects the right to bear arms
Third Amendment
Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers out of war time
Fourth Amendment
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures
Fifth Amendment
Protects the RIghts of the Accused
1) Indictment by Grand Jury
2) Eminent Domain
3) Protects the right to due process
4) Prohibits self incrimination
5) Prohibits double-jeopardy
Sixth Amendment
Protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial by jury
Seventh Amendment
The right to trial by jury in certain civil cases -> cases involving $20
Eigth Amendment
Prohibits excessive fines, bail, cruel and unusual punishment
9th Amendment
unenumerated rights retained by the people
10th Amendment
States Rights
11th Amendment
Sovereign Immunity
12th Amendment
Electoral College
13th Amendment
Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude
14th Amendment
Defines Citizenship
1) Privileges and immunities clause
2) Due Process Clause
3) Equal protection under law
-> Amendment prohibits STATES from violating these rights
15th Amendment
Universal Male Suffrage
16th Amendment
Allows the federal government to collect income tax
17th Amendment
Establishes the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote
18th Amendment
Prohibition fo Alcohol
19th Amendment
Establishes women’s suffrage
20th Amendment
“Lame Duck Amendment” Moves presidential inauguration from March to January
21st Amendment
Repeals prohibition (18th Amendment)
22nd Amendment
Presidential Term Limits
23rd Amendment
Representation of Washington D.C. in the Electoral College
24th Amendment
Prohibits poll taxes for voting
