Constitutional Amendments Flashcards
(27 cards)
1st Amendment
"Freedom of Speech" "Freedom of the Press" Freedom to Assemble" "Freedom of Religion" (The Establishment Clause) (Free Exercise Clause)
2nd Amentment
“Right to Bear Arms”
3rd Amendment
Quartering soldiers in time of peace
4th Amendment
“Right to Privacy”
5th Amendment
“Rights and protections of the accused”
6th Amendment
“Right to a speedy trial
7th Amendment
Jury trials for civil trials over $20
8th Amendment
“Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment”
9th Amendment
“Rights not Listed in the Constitution”
10th Amendment
Powers not delegated to thefederal government are reserved for the states
11th Amendment
Prevents federal courts from hearing lawsuits against states
12 Amendment
The president and vice president are elected separately
13th Amendment
Prohibits slavery and indentured servitude
14th Amendment
Defined citizenship
15th Amendment
“Freedom to Vote”
16th Amendment
Congress has the power to collect taxes
17th Amendment
Establishes election of senators
18th Amendment
Prohibits the production, transportation and sale of alcohol.
19th Amendment
“Right to vote for women”
20th Amendment
Sets term dates for congress and the president
21st Amendment
Repeals the 18th Amendment “Prohibition”
22nd Amendment
Limits the president to 2 terms
23rd Amendment
Allows Washington DC citizens the right to vote
24th Amendment
Abolishes poll taxes
