All Amendments Flashcards
(19 cards)
1
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
2
Right to bear arms
4
No unreasonable searches and seizures
5
Rights in criminal cases, due process, eminent domain
6
Right to a fair, speedy trial and lawyer
7
Right to a jury trial in civil cases
8
No cruel or unusual punishment; no excessive bail
9
People have other rights not listed in Constitution
10
Powers not given to federal government belong to states/people
13
Abolishes slavery
14
Defines citizenship and guarantees equal protection
15
Right to vote cannot be denied by race
17
Direct election of Senators
18
Prohibition of alcohol (later repealed)
19
Women’s right to vote
21
Repeals Prohibition (18th Amendment)
22
Limits President to two terms
24
Bans poll taxes in elections
26
Lowers voting age to 18