The 27 amendment Flashcards
1st amendment
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
2nd amendment
Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state.
3rd amendment
Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.
4th amendment
Protects people’s right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
5th amendment
No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “ due process of law”
6th amendment
Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.
7th amendment
Guarantees a trial by jury.
8th amendment
Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusaul.
9th amendment
People retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution.
10th amendment
Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or state.
11th amendment
Individual cannot sue state in federal courts.
12th amendment
Repeals part Article 2, Section 1, of the constitution. Electoral collage must cast separate ballots for president and vice president.
13th amendment
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.
14th amendment
All person or naturalized in the United States enjoy full rights.
15th amendment
States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color.