Constitution Amendments Flashcards
1
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
2
Right to Bear Arms
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
3
Quartering of Soldiers
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
4
Search and Seizure
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
5
Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self Incrimination, Due Process, Takings
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6
Right to speedy Trial by Jury, Witnesses, Counsel
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
7
Jury Trial in Civil Lawsuits
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
8
Excessive Fines, Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
9
Non-Enumerated Rights Retained by People
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
10
Rights Reserved to State or People
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
11
Suits Against States
The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.
12
Election of President and Vice President
electoral college process
13
Abolition of Slavery
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
14
Citizenship rights, Equal Protection, Apportionment, Civil War Debt
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
rep # = ppl #, not native americans
nobody holds office that has committed treason against US, but congress can remove this by 2/3
validity of US debt -pensions, suppressing uprising - won’t be questioned but any debt incurred aiding rebellion (like civil war) or loss of slave is illegal/void
15
Right to Vote not Denied by Race/servitude
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude–
16
Income tax
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.
17
Popular Election of Senators
senators elected by ppl, exec authority of state can make election to fill vacancy
18
Prohibition of Liquor
19
Women’s Right to Vote
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
20
Presidential Term and Succession, Assembly of Congress
pres/vp term end jan 20, congress terms end jan 3rd
cong assembles at least once a year jan 3rd
pres dies -> VP
no vp -> cong picks pres (house of reps = pres, senate = VP)
21
Repeal of Prohibition
22
Two-Term Limit on Presidency
23
Presidential Vote for D.C.
dc gets same # of senator/reps, but it’s never more than state w least # of electors
24
Abolition of Poll Taxes
25
Presidential Disability and Succession In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
vp vacancy -> pres picks w congress approval
pres can step out and VP steps in, then is VP and cong agree he steps back in
26
Right to Vote at Age 18
27
Congressional Compensation
No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.
