The Amendments Flashcards
Amendment 2 - Right to Bear Arms
Self Explanatory
Amendment - Religious and Political Freedom
Self Explanatory
Amendment 3 - Quartering Troops
No soldier is quartered
Amendment 4 - Search and Seizure
Only searched if for liable reason by law
Amendment 5 - Rights of Accused Persons
Only held to answer from capital if on presentment or indictment but not on things involving militia, army and war
Amendment 6 - Right to a Speedy Public Trial
Self Explanatory
Amendment 7 - Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
If theft exceeds 20 dollars trial by jury will continue
Amendment 8 - Limit of Fines and Punishments
Excessive bail shall not be required, or excessive fines, or cruel or unusual punishments inflicted
Amendment 9 - Rights of People
Self Explanatory
Amendment 10 - Powers of States and People
Powers not delegated specifically to the nation are to the states or to the people
Amendment 11 - Lawsuits Against the States
Judicial Power…
Amendment 12 - Election of Executives
Popular vote- Electoral vote cast by electors- votes are counted and President is chosen
Amendment 13 - Slavery Abolished
Section 1. No slavery
Section 2. Congress enforces this law
Amendment 14 - Civil Rights
Section 1. Everyone born in US is a citizen
Section 2. Everyone has right to vote
Section 3. Must take an oath to be part of congress or a civil office
Section 4.
Section 5. Congress can enforce these these provisions
Amendment 15 - Right to Vote
Section 1. ALL citizens have right to vote
Section 2. Congress can enforce