amendments Flashcards
Amendment I
For religious and political freedom, congress must not interfere with freedom of region, speech or press, assembly, or petition.
Amendment II
Right to bear arms
Amendment III
Quartering of troops
Amendment IV
No unreasonable searches and seizures
Amendment V
Right to life, liberty, and property
Amendment VI
Protection in criminal trials/speedy trial
Amendment VII
Common law rules and rights to a jury in civil trials are recognized.
Amendment VIII
Bail and punishment, excessive fines, and unusual punishments are forbidden.
Amendment IX
The people retain rights not enumerated.
Amendment X
Powers reserved to the states and the people
Amendment XI
The federal courts have no authority in suits by citizens against a state
Amendment XII
Election of president + vice president
- changes in the manner of electing a president + vice president. Procedure when no presidential candidate receives an electoral majority.
Amendment XIII
Slavery prohibited
Amendment XIV
Civil rights for ex-slaves
- ex-slaves made citizens, U.S. citizenship primary
-when a state denies citizens vote, its representation shall be reduced
-No persons who have been in rebellion are ineligible for federal + state office.
- Debts incurred in aid of rebellion are void
-enforcement.
Amendment XV
Suffrage for blacks
Black males are made voters
Amendment XVI
For income taxes, congress has the power to law and collect income taxes
Amendment XVII
Direct election of senators
senators shall be elected by popular vote
Amendment XVIII
National prohibition of alcohol.
Amendment XIX
Women’s suffrage, women guaranteed the right to vote.
Amendment XXI
Alcohol prohibition repealed
Amendment XXII
Anti-third term amendment
The presidential term is limited
Amendment XX
The terms of the vice president and president must end at noon on January 20th and the terms of the senators and representative must end on the 3rd of January
Amendment XXIII
District of Columbia vote
Amendment XXIV
Poll tax
