AMENDMENTS!! Flashcards
(10 cards)
1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and assembly
Clauses:
- Free Exercise Clause: Free to practice any religion you want
- Establishment Clause: There will be no official national religion
2nd Amendment
The right to bear arms
4th Amendment
Protection of illegal searches and seizures - need for a search warrant
6th Amendment
Right to a fair and speedy trial, and the right to an attorney
8th Amendment
Protection from cruel and unusual punishments and excessive bail and fines
10th Amendment
Rights of states (Federalism)
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery
14th Amendment
Citizenship Protected:
- Natural born citizenship
- Equal Protection Clause: States must guarantee the equal protection of all it’s citizens
- Due Process Clause: States must provide all the rights given in the constitution to its citizens
22nd Amendment
Term limits of the President set at 2
25th Amendment
Order of succession in death or resignation of the president or VP, and the process to remove the Pres if they are no longer fit or able to SERVE (Icon) (YEah I like serve :))))