Constitution's 27 Amendments Flashcards
Amendment II
Right to bear arms
Amendment I
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, & petition
Amendment III
Quartering of troops
Amendment IV
Unreasonable search and seizure
Amendment V
Due process, double jeopardy & self-incrimination
Amendment VI
(Fair/speedy) Jury trial & right to counsel
Amendment VII
Common law suits
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail/fines & cruel/unusual punishment
Amendment IX
Rights not named in Constitution
Amendment X
Powers reserved to states
Amendment XI
Lawsuits against a state
Amendment XII
Election of president/vice president
Amendment XIII
Abolition of slavery
Amendment XIV
Due process, equal protection & privileges of citizens
Amendment XV
Rights not to be denied because of race
Amendment XVI
Government’s right to income tax
Amendment XVII
Election of senators
Amendment XVIII
Prohibition of alcohol
Amendment XIX
Women’s right to vote
Amendment XX
Presidential term and succession
Amendment XXI
Repeal of prohibition of alcohol
Amendment XXII
Presidents limited to 2 terms
Amendment XXIII
Presidential vote for people in Washington D.C.
Amendment XXIV
No poll tax