amendments Flashcards
(27 cards)
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition
Mnemonic: “1 mouth, 5 freedoms.”
What is the Second Amendment about?
Right to Bear Arms
Mnemonic: “2 arms = right to bear arms.”
What does the Third Amendment prohibit?
No Quartering of Soldiers
Mnemonic: “3’s a crowd — no soldiers in your house.”
What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?
No Unreasonable Searches or Seizures
Mnemonic: “4 walls in a house — protects your privacy.”
What rights are guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment?
Rights of the Accused (due process, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination)
Mnemonic: “Plead the 5th.”
What does the Sixth Amendment guarantee?
Right to a Fair and Speedy Trial
Mnemonic: “Speedy 6.”
What does the Seventh Amendment provide?
Right to Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
Mnemonic: “Lucky 7 — trial by peers.”
What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
No Cruel or Unusual Punishment
Mnemonic: “8 looks like handcuffs — limits punishment.”
What does the Ninth Amendment state?
People’s Rights Beyond the Constitution
Mnemonic: “9 = mine (your rights aren’t limited to this list).”
What does the Tenth Amendment reserve?
Powers Reserved to States or People
Mnemonic: “Federal laws are just 10% — the rest goes to the states/people.”
What does the Eleventh Amendment limit?
Limits Lawsuits Against States
Mnemonic: “1 on 1 — you can’t sue states in federal court.”
What does the Twelfth Amendment establish?
Separate Ballots for President and VP
Mnemonic: “1 ballot for #1, 2nd for #2.”
What significant change does the Thirteenth Amendment bring?
Abolishes Slavery
Mnemonic: “Unlucky 13 — ended slavery.”
What does the Fourteenth Amendment ensure?
Equal Protection, Citizenship, Due Process
Mnemonic: “14 = 1 nation, 4 all.”
What does the Fifteenth Amendment guarantee?
Right to Vote Cannot Be Denied by Race
Mnemonic: “15 = vote for all races.”
What does the Sixteenth Amendment introduce?
Income Tax
Mnemonic: “Turn 16, start paying taxes.”
What does the Seventeenth Amendment establish?
Direct Election of Senators
Mnemonic: “17 magazine = popular vote (direct election).”
What does the Eighteenth Amendment prohibit?
Prohibition of Alcohol
Mnemonic: “Can’t drink at 18 — alcohol banned.”
What does the Nineteenth Amendment grant?
Women’s Suffrage
Mnemonic: “19th amendment = 1 woman, 9 months.”
What change does the Twentieth Amendment make?
Inauguration Day Moved to January 20th
Mnemonic: “20th = Jan 20.”
What does the Twenty-First Amendment do?
Repeal of Prohibition
Mnemonic: “Drink at 21 — alcohol legal again.”
What does the Twenty-Second Amendment establish?
Two-Term Limit for Presidents
Mnemonic: “2 terms — 22.”
What does the Twenty-Third Amendment provide?
D.C. Gets Presidential Electors
Mnemonic: “23 = 3 votes for D.C.”
What does the Twenty-Fourth Amendment prohibit?
No Poll Taxes
Mnemonic: “24 helps the poor vote more.”
