Amendments Flashcards
(27 cards)
5
No double jeopardy; cannot be a witness against yourself.
18
Prohibition
22
Limit of two terms for the President.
14
Full rights for those born or naturalized in the United States.
3
No quartering of soldiers.
1
Guarantees the five basic freedoms.(SPRAP)
25
Sick President can pass duties to the Vice-President.
2
Right to keep and bear arms.
7
Right to a trial by jury.
11
Cannot sue states in federal courts.
17
Citizens now vote for U.S. Senators.
24
Anti-poll tax amendment.
21
Repealed prohibition.
27
Congress pay raises forbidden until the next election.
10
Non-federal powers are left to the states.
20
President takes office on January 20th.
26
18 year-olds gain the right to vote.
15
Blacks and minorities gain the right to vote.
12
Electoral College casts seperate votes for President and Vice-President.
8
No excessive bail; no cruel/unusual punishment.
9
Rights not listed are granted to the people.
16
Income tax amendment.
6
Right to a speedy and public trial
19
Women gain the right to vote.
