The Amendments Flashcards
1
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
2
right to bear and keep arms
3
undid quartering act
4
searches and seizures
5
the right to remain silent (Miranda rights, due process, double jeopardy, eminant domain)
Miranda rights
you must be read your rights before anything can be used against you in a court of law
due process
the government must follow certain procedures that gaurenteed your rights
double jeopardy
you can’t be tried twice for the same crime
eminant domain
having a fair price for property that is seied by the government
6
right to a speedy trial and legal representation
7
right to sue for compensation related to money, pain, or suffering
8
right to a fair bail or punishment
9
there are other rights not listed
10
states have rights outside of the constitution
11
states can be sued in federal court by a resident of another state or a foreign country
12
election of 1804 - revised the presidential election procedures - made the president run with a VP
13
abolished slavery
14
guaranteed due process and equal protection under the law (racial)
15
gave citizens the right to vote if they were a man (states could discriminate)
16
added income tax
17
senators elected by people
18
prohibition (carry nation)
19
women the right to vote (suffrage)
21
repealed prohibition
22
Made presidential limit, only could serve 2 terms OR 10 year
24 (civil war)
removed poll voting tax
26
changed voting age from 18 to 21
civil war amendments
13,14,15,24
changes to the government
16,17,22
prohibition
18,21
voting
19,26
25
presidential succession goes to VP, (designated survivor)
