Chapter 6 Study Guide Flashcards
15th Amendment
Slaves get the right to vote
18th Amendment
Beginning of prohibition- alcohol is illegal
19th Amendment
Woman can vote
21st Amendment
Repealed prohibition (alcohol is legal)
22nd Amendment
No president can serve more that 2 terms
26th Amendment
Voting age is down to 18
1st Amendment
Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Freedom to assemble Right to petition
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms (own a gun)
3rd Amendment
Soldiers cannot be forced to live in your house
4th Amendment
No one can search your private property or stuff without a warrant
5th Amendment
No double jeopardy
Does not have to witness against them self
Due process of the law (life Liberty property)
Can’t take property unless compensated and it is for the public good
There has to be evidence to take you to court
6th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial
Case in the place you were accused
Witness in your favor
Know witnesses against you
7th Amendment
Guaranteed a trial by jury
8th Amendment
No excessive bail
No excessive fines
No cruel and unusual punishment
9th Amendment
Trial in the state accused
Know your witnesses against you
Call your own witnesses
Amendment
An official change to the constitution
Veto
The president cancelling a bill
Search warrant
Warrant signed by a judge to search property
Eminent domain
When tho government takes land for the public good
Federal system
The system of government where the states and the national government share power
Pardon
The president freeing a prisoner
Indict
To accuse of a crime
Deport
Return an illegal immigrant to their home origin
Impeach
Bring charges against the president or an elected official
