The 27 Amendments Flashcards

1
Q

1st amendment

A

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition

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2
Q

2nd amendment

A

right to bear arms

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3
Q

3rd amendment

A

Don’t have to house soldiers

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4
Q

4th amendment

A

No unreasonable searches or arrests

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5
Q

5th amendment

A

no double jeopardy or witness against yourseld

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6
Q

6th amendment

A

righ to a speedy/public trial

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7
Q

7th amendment

A

The right to a jury in civil matters of 20$ or over

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8
Q

8th amendment

A

No excessive bail or punishment

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9
Q

9th amendment

A

People get rights not listed in Constitution.

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10
Q

10th amendment

A

Any rights not given to federal government are
given to the states and people.

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11
Q

11th amendment

A

Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court

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12
Q

12th amendment

A

Separate ballots for President and Vice
President.

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13
Q

13th amendment

A

Abolish slavery

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14
Q

14th amendment

A

f you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then
you are a citizen of the U.S

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15
Q

15th amendment

A

You cannot prevent a person from voting
because of race, color, or creed

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16
Q

16th amendment

A

Income tax

17
Q

17th amendment

A

Popular election of U.S. Senators

18
Q

18th amendment

A

Prohibition

19
Q

19th amendment

A

Women get the right to vote

20
Q

20th amendment

A

President takes office on January 20th instead
of March 4th

21
Q

21st amendment

A

Repeal prohibition

22
Q

22nd amendment

A

President can only serve two terms

23
Q

23rd amendment

A

Washington D.C. residents can vote for
president

24
Q

24th amendment

A

Anti poll tax

25
Q

25th amendment

A

Lays down the rules for who becomes president
if the president dies/resigns etc

26
Q

26th amendment

A

18 year olds get to vote

27
Q

27th amendment

A

Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next
term.