Amendments Flashcards
prevents cruel and unusual punishment; also prohibits excessive bail and fines
8th Amendment
allows congressional pay raises to take effect only after an election of the House of Representatives
27th Amendment
prevents States from being originally sued by citizens of other States in federal court
11th Amendment
allows the federal government to collect an income tax
16th Amendment
changed Presidential inauguration to January 20
20th Amendment
outlaws poll taxes
24th Amendment
requires electors to vote for President and Vice president separately
12th Amendment
guarantees citizenship of freed slaves and grants citizenship to those born here
14th Amendment
guarantees an impartial jury, speedy and public trial, counsel, and confrontation and procurement of witnesses
6th Amendment
lowers the voting age to 18
26th Amendment
creates presidential electors for Washington D.C.
23rd Amendment
abolishes slavery
13th Amendment
guarantees the right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
prevents double jeopardy and testifying against oneself; requires grand jury indictment and due process
5th Amendment
guarantees trial by jury in civil cases
7th Amendment
repealed the 18th Amendment
21st Amendment
requires a warrant to search homes and property
4th Amendment
Limits the President to two terms
22nd Amendment
establishes presidential succession
25th Amendment
states that people retain rights not listed in the Constitution
9th Amendment
guarantees the right to vote regardless of sex
19th Amendment
prohibited alcohol
18th Amendment
guarantees the right to vote regardless of race
15th Amendment
protects freedom religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly
1st Amendment
