Amendments Flashcards
14th Amendment
Citizens galore
African Americans are given citizenship and due process of law is affirmed
Reconstruction
15th amendment
The votes arrive
Black males are given the right to vote
Reconstruction
1st Amendment
Freedom of speech
No religion in laws
Free practice of religion
Bill of rights
2nd amendment
The right to keep and bear arms
Well regulated militia
Bill of Rights
Third amendment
No quartering
Citizens rights to the ownership of their property without intrusion
Bill of rights
4th amendment
The right to be secure in your own home without being searched
Needed judicially granted warrants
Bill of rights
5th Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for capital crime unless indictment of jury.
Bill of rights
6th amendment
Accusedshall have the right to a speedy and public trial with Jury.
Bill of rights
7th amendment
Have the right to a trial if the value in controversy exceeds $20
Bill of rights
8th amendment
No excessive bail or unusual punishment.
Bill of rights
9th amendment
Citizens are still guaranteed all rights that are not listed in the US Constitution
Bill of rights
10th amendment
Federal government only has power granted by the Constitution
Bill of rights
11th amendment
Judicial powershall not be construed to extend to any suit in law
12th amendment
Electoral college
16th amendment
Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes
