Amendments Flashcards
(27 cards)
1st
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition
2nd
Right to bear arms
3rd
Can’t be forced to quarter soldiers during peacetime
4th
Need a warrant for search and seizure
5th
Due process rights
Double jeopardy
6th
Right to fair and speedy trial
7th
Civil case right to jury
8th
No cruel/unusual punishment
9th
Protection of unspecified rights
10th
States rights
11th
State immunity
Can’t get sued by foreign/out of state citizens
12th
Clarified VP and president election procedures
13th
Freed the slaves
14th
Equal rights
15th
Right to vote (race)
16th
Federal income tax
17th
Senators elected by popular vote
18th
Banned alcohol
19th
Votes for women
20th
President term starts Jan. 20
“Lame duck amendment”
21st
Alcohol back
22nd
Term limits (2)
23rd
D.C. Elector rights
24th
No poll taxes