Amendments Flashcards
(24 cards)
1st amendment
freedom of speech, religion, and press
2nd amendment
right to bear arms
3rd amendment
citizens do not have to quarter soldiers
4th amendment
right to privacy, right to no unreasonable search and seizure
5th amendment
due process, jury, right to remain silent
6th amendment
speedy and public trial, impartial jury
7th amendment
right to a jury trial in civil cases
8th amendment
no cruel and unusual punishment, no excessive fines
9th amendment
citizens have rights that aren’t explicitly stated
10th amendment
reserved powers
13th amendment
abolition of slavery
14th amendment
equal protection, natural citizenship, apportionment
15th amendment
right to vote for all races
16th amendment
income tax
17th amendment
direct election of senators
19th amendment
right to vote for women
18th amendment
prohibition
20th amendment
“lame duck” periods
21st amendment
repeal prohibition
22nd amendment
2 term presidency
24th amendment
no poll taxes
25th amendment
presidential succession
26th amendment
vote at 18
27th amendment
salary changes to Congress occur after next election