Constiution Flashcards
(43 cards)
What’s the first amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, assembly
What’s the second amendment?
Right to bare arm
What’s the third amendment?
Quartering soldiers. Spillers aren’t allowed to live in your house without consent.
What’s the fourth amendment?
Search and seizure. Police need a warrant to enter your home and look for evidence.
What’s the firth amendment?
Due process. Can’t be tried for the same crime twice.
What’s the 6th amendment?
Speedy trial. Don’t have to wait 5 years for a trial.
what’s the 7th amendment?
Trial by jury.
what’s the 8th amendment?
Cruel and unusual punishment.
what’s the 9th amendment?
All other rights. Life, liberty, and property.
what’s the 10th amendment?
Rights reserved for the states.
what’s the 11th amendment?
Limiting federal courts. People cannot sue the state without their consent.
what’s the 12th amendment?
The president and vice president have to be voted on the same ballot.
what’s the 13th amendment?
abolition of slavery.
What’s the 14th amendment?
Civil rights guaranteed. States can’t restrict rights at the federal level.
What’s the 15th amendment?
Vote for freedom. Can’t stop people from voting due to race.
What’s the 16th amendment?
income tax. Congress compose an income tax.
what’s the 17th amendment?
Popular elections of senators. Senators elected on the more popular vote.
What’s the 18th amendment?
Ban of alcohol.
What’s the 19th amendment?
Women have the right to vote.
what’s the 20th amendment?
Terms of the president and congress. Specific start and end dates for president, vice president, and congress.
what’s the 21st amendment?
repeal of prohibition.
what’s the 22nd amendment?
Presidential terms. President can only serve two 4 year terms.
what’s the 23rd amendment?
voting in the district of Columbia.
what’s the 24th amendment?
poll tax. government can’t stop you from voting if you haven’t paid your taxes.