The Amendments Study Guide Flashcards
What speech can be limited
when causing dangerous situations
what does the rights to petition mean
It means to make a formal request
what does the right to peaceably assemble mean?
to peacefully gather
what does the right to bear arms mean
the right to own a weapon
what rights do people in the United States have after being arrested
Due, process, speedy trial and more
what do amendments 15, 19, and 26 have in common
they are all about right to vote
what effect did amendments 13,14,15,19,24,26 and 26 have in political process
more people can vote and have a say in the gov.
in what year did African American men gain the right to vote?
1870
In what year did women gain the right to vote?
1920
In what year was the voting age lowered from 21 to 18
1971
What does the following statement mean? The right of citizens of the us to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude?
despite your skin color you could vote
What is the constitution referring to when it uses the term involuntary servitude?
doing work against your will
define suffrage
the right to vote especially women
according 14th amendment who would be considered a US citizen
All people born or naturalized in the United States
Why do you think the Anti Federalist were so adamant about including the Bill of the Rights?
They wanted our rights to be spilled out
