Which Amendment(Exams) Flashcards
People have rights besides those listed in the Constitution
9th
Congress has the power to tax incomes (The income Tax)
16th
People of their state vote directly for their two US Senators (before the state legislature chose the two senators)
17th
The transportation or importation of alcohol is prohibited (outlawed)
18th
Eliminated the poll tax or any tax for voting purposes
24th
The legal voting age officially lowered to 18
26th
All powers not specifically given to the federal government are reserved for the states. This is the principle of federalism
10th
No Double jeopardy - being tried twice for the same crime. A grand jury must vote on a charge before a federal trial. No self-incirimination
5th
Right to a trial by jury with an attorney, must be told of charges
6th
The president and vice president candidates’ names will appear on ballots as running for president/VP. This eliminated the practice of the most electoral votes becoming president and second-most becoming vice president
12th
The setting up of the President moved from March to Jan 20
20th
No cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail
8th
The right to vote cannot be denied on account of sex (gender)
19th
Freedom of religion speech, press, assembly, petition
1st
Gave states immunity and protections from being sued by out-of-state citzens
11th
Repealed the 18th Amendment - restoring the making and selling of alcohol
21st
Banned Congress from increasing salaries until after the next election
27th
President can serve only two-terms of office
22nd
Residents of Washington D.C. are awarded 3 electoral votes and can vote for President
23rd
Presidential succession and disability. Makes sure we always have a VP
25th
Right to keep and bear arms and have a regulated militia
2nd
No quartering of soldiers in people’s homes
3rd
Protects individuals from “unreasonable search and seizures”
4th
