The U.S. Constitution Flashcards
Amendment IV
Search and Seizure
Amendment XX
Terms of President, VP, Members of Congress:
Presidential Vacancy
Amendment XXVII
Congressional Pay Limits
Amendment I
Freedom of Expression and Religion
Amendment VI
Rights of Accused in Criminal Presentation
right to a jury trial in a criminal case
Amendment XXIV
Abolition of the Poll Tax Qualification in Federal Elections
Amendment XXI
Repeal of 18th Amendment - (Slavery and Involuntary Servitude)
Amendment III
Quartering Soldiers
Article IV of the U.S. Constitution
Outlines the relationship between each state and the others, as well as between the several States and the federal government.
Amendment X
Powers not delegated to U.S. by Const. are reserved to the States or to the People
Amendment XV
Rights of Citizens to Vote
Article VI of the U.S. Constitution
Establishes the laws and treaties of the U.S.
Amendment XXIII
Presidential Election for the District of Columbia
Amendment XII
Election of President
Amendment XIX
Women’s Suffrage (the right to vote) Rights
Amendment XXVI
Reduction of Voting Age (sets the voting age at 18)
Article I of the U.S. Constitution
Legislative Powers
Amendment XXII
Presidential Tenur (limits the presidents term)
Amendment XIV
Rights Guaranteed:
Privileges & Immunities
Due Process, and
Equal Protection
Article VII of the U.S. Constitution
Sets the number of state ratifications necessary in order
Amendment XVI
Income Tax
Amendment XXV
Presidential Vacancy, Disability, and Inability
Amendment VII
Civil Trials
Article II of the U.S. Constitution
Executive Powers
Amendment IX
Unenumerated Rights
Amendment XVIII
Prohibition of Intoxicating Liquors
Amendment V
Rights of Persons
Amendment XIII
Slavery and Involuntary Servitude (outlawed slavery)
Article III of the U.S. Constitution
Judicial Powers
Amendment VIII
Further Guarantees in Criminal Cases
Amendment XVII
Popular Election of Senators
Article V of the U.S. Constitution
Describes how the U.S. Constitution can be ratified
Amendment XI
Suits Against States
Amendment XI
Suits Against States