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.