27 Amendments Flashcards
(27 cards)
Freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
1st Amendment
Protects the rights of an individual citizen to keep and bear arms
2nd Amendment
Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes
3rd Amendment
Protects peoples right to privacy. Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
4th Amendment
No person can be punished twice for same offence. Prohibits being a witness against yourself
5th Amendment
Rights of accused in criminal cases, including legal representation and a fair and speedy trial
6th Amendment
Guarantees a trial by jury
7th Amendment
Insures that punishments for crimes are not excessive, cruel, or unusual
8th Amendment
People retain rights not listed in the United States Constitution
9th Amendment
Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states
10th Amendment
Indivisual can’t sue a state in fedual court.
11th Amendment
College vote seperate for Vice president and president
12th Amendment
Abolishes slavery
13th Amendment
Born with natural rights
14th Amendment
Can vote no mater what race,creed, or color person is.
15th Amendment
Pay income taxes
16th Amendment
Senators are elected by state legislatures
17th Amendment
Alcohol is illegal
18th Amendment
Women gained right to vote
19th Amendment
president starts January 20th
20th Amendment
Alcohol is legal
21st Amendment
presidents can serve only 2 terms of 4 years
22nd Amendment
Gave Washington DC the right to vote
23 Amendment
Forbids taxing voters before national elections
24th Amendment
