The 27 Amendments Flashcards
Amendment 1
Freedom of speech, the press, religion, assembly, and petition.
Amendment 2
Protects the people’s right to bear arms.
Amendment 3
No soldier can be quartered in a home without the permission of the owner.
Amendment 4
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure and sets requirements for search warrants based on probable cause.
Amendment 5
Protects the rights of due process, to remain silent, and from self incrimination or double jeopardy.
Amendment 6
The right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of peers.
Amendment 7
The right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
Amendment 8
Prohibits excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
Amendment 9
People have rights not stated in the Constitution.
Amendment 10
Reserves all powers not specifically delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.
Amendment 11
States cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners.
Amendment 12
The Electoral College must vote for the President and Vice President separately.
Amendment 13
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.
Amendment 14
Makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law.
Amendment 15
Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race, color, or whether they were a slave.
Amendment 16
Created an income tax and gave the federal government the power to collect it.
Amendment 17
Created the direct election of Senators by the people.
Amendment 18
Prohibition of the consumption, manufacture, and sale of alcohol.
Amendment 19
Gave women the right to vote.
Amendment 20
Details terms of office for Congress and the President and shortens “lame duck” period.
Amendment 21
Repealed the 18th Amendment.
Amendment 22
Limits the President to two terms or 10 years in office.
Amendment 23
Granted Washington, DC electoral votes.
Amendment 24
Prohibited the poll tax.
