Amendments And Major Court Cases Flashcards
(27 cards)
2nd
Right to keep and bear arms
1st
Freedom of speech, press, religion (exercise and establishment), and association
3rd
Prohibits quartering of soldiers without owner’s consent
4th
Right to prevent search and seizures without a warrant
5th
Right to due process. Private property will not be taken for public use without compensation.
6th
Speedy trial and partial jury in state where crime was committed.
7th
Trial by jury
8th
Protection against ecessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
9th
Every citizen is protected by the rights not directly stated in the constitution
10th
Powers not delegated to the US by the Constitution are reserved to the states or to the people
11th
A suit cannot be filed against a state without its consent
12th
President and VP are chosen by electoral college
13th
Abolition of slavery
14th
All persons born or naturalized in the US are citizens of the US and state where they reside. No state will make or enforce a law which will violate the privileges or immunities of US citizens.
15th
Man of every race has the right to vote
16th
Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes
17th
The Senate shall be composed of 2 senators from ea. state. Elected by the people of their state have six year terms
18th
Prohibition of alcohol
19th
Women have the right to vote
20th
Pres. and VP terms and that noon on January 20. Senator and Rep. terms and at noon January 3
21st
Alcohol is no longer banned
22nd
Pres. may only serve two terms
23rd
Electors are equal to the number of senators and representatives in Congress
24th
Citizens may still vote if they fail to pay any taxes