government amendments 2.3 Flashcards
(31 cards)
1st amendment
Freedom of religion
-2 clauses: establishment clause (government) and free exercise clause (individual person)
-these clauses often conflict with each other
Freedom of speech
-congress shall make no laws abridging freedom of speech
Freedom of press
-can: print any political position; make fun of people and politicians
-cannot: libel- intentionally injuring a person’s reputation by false facts (slander); disclose defense-security secrets
Freedom of assembly
-cannot: protest by throwing rocks & breaking windows; loiter- hang out on private land against owners wishes; teen curfew
Freedom to petition the government
-you may sue the government for wrongs
-you cannot be punished for exposing wrongs of the government
-the courts decide the wrongs
13th amendment
Outlawed slavery
Bill of rights
1st ten amendments
12th amendment
The election of president and Vice President are two different ballots; ensures two different parties won’t be paired together
Explains process of electing p and vp
14th amendment
Defines citizenship.
Due process of law- states have to respect our legal rights
Equal protection of laws
2nd amendment
Right to bear arms
Two questions dealing with this amendment
Does it apply to states or individuals?
In order to keep guns away from criminals does that limit the right of abiding citizens?
Thousands of people die every year because of guns
A lot of crimes are prevented because of guns
3rd amendment
No quartering soldiers
15th amendment
All men have the right to vote. Cannot be denied the right to vote.
Race/religion/etc cannot be a qualification for voting
17th amendment
Describes election of senators.
The ppl elect the senators instead of the state legislatures electing.
4th amendment
In order to search your home a policeman needs:
A warrant given to him by a judge
Probable cause
18th amendment
Prohibition
5th amendment
- No “double jeopardy”, meaning you cannot be tried for the same crime twice
- You do not have to testify against yourself “I plead the fifth”
- Must have due process of law before you are convicted
- Eminent domain- government cannot take your land unless it pays (public use only)
Sixth amendment
Right to fair, speedy, and public trial by an impartial jury
Right to change of venue- can request a move if not “fair and impartial”
You must be told of charges
You must be provided a lawyer if you cannot afford one or self-represent
Right to have own witnesses and confront witnesses
19th amendment
Women’s suffrage
Seventh amendment
Right to jury trial in a civil court case
Civil case- non criminal case (ex. Lawsuits)
21st amendment
Erases 18th amendment; alcohol is legal again
22nd amendment
Two term limit for president; 8 years total
Eight amendment
No excessive bail
No cruel or unusual punishment
9th amendment
“People’s rights”
Any rights not directly in constitution are assumed to be those of the people
24th amendment
No poll tax
25th amendment
Deals with presidential succession in case of death or illness: president, Vice President, speaker of the house, president pro tempore of the senate
10th amendment
“State’s rights”
Any rights not in the constitution assumed to be those of states
26th amendment
Voting age lowered to 18
27th amendment
Congress cannot vote itself a pay raise
