US Constitution Flashcards
Amendment 1
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
Amendment 2
Right to bear arms.
Amendment 3
no troops shall be quartered in any home without owner’s consent
Amendment 4
No unreasonable search or arrest.
Amendment 5
No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself.
Amendment 6
Rights of accused in criminal cases. (The right to a speedy trial
Amendment 7
Trial by jury.
Amendment 8
No excessive bail or cruel punishment.
Amendment 9
People get rights not listed in Constitution. (unenumerated rights) - Don’t assume it’s not a right if it’s not in the Constitution
Amendment 10
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
Amendment 11
Individual cannot sue a state in a federal court.
Amendment 12
Separate ballots for President and Vice President.
Amendment 13
Abolish slavery.
Amendment 14
If you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S. - all Americans (especially former slaves) are citizens
Amendment 15
You cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed.
Amendment 16
Income tax.
Amendment 17
Popular election of U.S. Senators.
Amendment 18
the legal act of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation and sale of alcohol (Prohibition)
Amendment 19
Women get the right to vote.
Amendment 20
President takes office on January 20th instead of March 4th.
Amendment 21
Repeal prohibition.
Amendment 22
President can only serve two terms.
Amendment 23
Washington D.C. residents can vote for president.
Amendment 24
Anti poll tax.
