Constitutional Amendments Flashcards
1st
Freedom of Speech, expression, religion
2nd
Right to bear arms, militias
3rd
forced quartering in homes
4th
unreasonable search and seizure, need for search warrants
5th
Grand jury, eminent domain, double jeopardy, due process
6th
fair and public speedy trial by jury, notified of accusations, retain counsel, confront accuser
7th
Right to trial by jury in civil cases, common
8th
Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment.
9th
Unenumerated rights
10th
federal governement only has responsibilities in constitutions or delegated to it by states
11th
Citizens of one state can’t sue citizens of another, sovereign immunity
12th
Change of presidential election procedures, VP now selected by president
13th
Abolishes slavery
14th
Citizen’s rights in states, equal protection, citizenship
15th
Voting rights for blacks, slaves