Chapter three Flashcards
7th amendment
Civil trials, jury trial for civil cases over 20$
8th amendment
Punishment for crimes, no cruel and unusual punishment or bail limits
9th amendment
Unenumerated rights people have rights not listed
10th amendment
Powers reserved to the states, all powers not given to the national govt in the constitution are reserved by the states
11th amendment
A person from another state cannot sue a state in federal court
12th amendment
Changed the election of the vise president, no longer the second runner up
13th amendment
Ended slavery and involuntary servitude
14th amendment
Rights of citizens! Grants citizenship to former slaves
15th amemdment
Right to vote, former slaves given the right to vote
16th amemdment
The federalincome tax
17th amendment
Popular election of senators
18th amendment
Otlawed the making,selling,transporting alcholic beverages
19th amendment
Woman suffrage gave woman the right to vote
20th amendment
Lame duck amendment changed the date for the beginning of congress and the inauguration of the president
21st amendment
Ended prohibition