27 amendments Flashcards
(27 cards)
1rst
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. - freedoms come first
2nd
Protects the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms. Establishes a militia that is necessary for a free state. -two bear arms
3rd
Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes during peacetime without getting the permission and consent of the owner.- no quartering of soldiers.
4th
Protects peoples right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.- going four a search.
5th
No person tried without the grand jury indictment or punished twice for the same offense. Prohibits being a witness against yourself and guarantees “due process of law.”- plea the fifth.
6th
Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial.- sixth is speedy
7th
Guarantees a trial by jury. - trial by
8th
Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual.- excessive the eighth
9th
People retain rights not listed in the Uninted States Constitution- peoples rights
10th
Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states- states rights
11th
individual cannot sue a state in federal court- individual
12th
Repeals part of Article 2 section 1 of the constitution. Electoral college must cast seperet ballots for president and vice president- art 2 sec 1 backwards.
13th
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude-lucky 13
14th
All persons born or naturalized in the united states enjoy full rights- All persons born.
15th
States cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, creed, or color- creed 15
16th
Establishes congresses right to impose a federal income tax- 16yr old pay taxes
17th
Provides for popular state election of United State Senators- people vote.
18th
Prohibition. No alcohol beverages to be bought or sold in the United States-18yr olds alcohol is illegal.
19th
women gain the right to vote- 19 women vote.
20th
changed the date the president takes office from March 4th to January 20th- Jan. 20
21st
Repeal prohibition and voided the 18th amendment- 21yr olds alcohol is legal
22nd
No person shall be elected to the office of president more than twice- two terms.
23rd
Gave residents of Washington D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections- M.J. to Washington.
24th
Anti poll tax amendment. Forbids taxing voters before they vote in national elections- cant tax voters.