Amendments Flashcards
(27 cards)
1st
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
2nd
Right to bear arms
3rd
No quartering of soldiers
4th
Right to privacy, no unreasonable searches and seizures
5th
Due process, double jeopardy
6th
Right to a fai and speedy trial
7th
Right to trial by jury (criminal cases)
9th
Enumerated rights, government can not infringe on people’s rights
8th
No cruel and unusual punishment, no excessive fines or bails
10th
Powers of the states
11th
Immunity of states being sued by non-residents of that state
12th
President and vice president are elected separately
13th
Abolishes slavery
14th
Defines citizenship, naturalization, and EQUAL PROTECTION
15th
Universal male suffrage
16th
Allows congress to collect income tax
17th
Senate is elected directly
18th
Prohibition of alcohol
19th
Women’s suffrage
20th
“Lame duck”, fixes dates for inauguration of congress and president
21th
Repeals prohibition
22nd
Limits presidential terms to 2 terms
23rd
Provides representation in congress for DC
24th
Prohibits poll taxes