27 Amendments Flashcards
(27 cards)
4th amendment
protects peoples rights to privacy
1st amendment
freedom of expression,religion, speech, assembly, and petition
2nd amendment
protects rights of citizens to keep and bear arms-establishes militia for free states
3rd amendment
prohibits soldiers from residing in private homes without owners consent
5th amendment
prohibits being a witness against yourself in court/ prohibits double jeopardy
6th amendment
allowed legal representation and a fair and speedy trial for accused criminals
7th amendment
guarantees trial by jury
8th amendment
insures no cruel or unusual punishments for criminals
9th amendment
People retain rights not listed in U.S Constitution
10th amendment
power given to citizens, not federal government
11th amendment
individual can not sue a state in federal courts
12th amendment
must separate ballots for president and vice president
13th amendment
abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
14th amendment
all people born in U.S enjoy full rights
15th amendment
states cannot prevent a person from voting due to race, creed, or color. no discrimination!
16th amendment
allows Congress to impose a federal income tax
17th amendment
provides popular election of U.S senators
18th amendment
no alcohol was to be bought or sold in the U.S—- was later abolished
19th amendment
woman suffrage(isn’t how it sounds)- provides all women the right to vote in all elections
20th amendment
change date to president taking officer January 20TH
21st amendment
repealed the 18th amendment
22nd amendment
no person shall be elected into office for more than 2 terms
23rd amendment
gave residents of Washing D.C the right to vote in presidential elections
24th amendment
forbids taxation against voters before they vote in national elections
