bill of rights
protect the peoples right to bear arms
2nd amendment ?
The right to a trial by jury in civics cases for amounts of $20 or more
7th amendment?
the purpose of the 13th amendment?
to abolished slavery and involuntary servitude
11th amendment ?
Determines when and if a state can be sued; states cannot be sued by people from other states or by foreigners
12th amendment ?
The Electoral College must vote for the President and the Vice President separately
6th amendment?
the right to fair and speedy trial by a jury of one's peers; to have witness and to give defense
5th amendment?
protects rights of due process and the right to remain silent ("plead the 5th"), double jeopardy
purpose of 14th amendment?
14th ~makes anyone born on US soil a citizen and guarantees equal protection under the law
15th~ Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves
16th amendment ?
Created an income tax and gave the Federal government the power to collect it
17th amendment ?
Creates the direct election by the people of Senators
4th amendment?
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets out requirements for search warrants based on probable cause
No solider can be quartered in a home without permission of the owner.
3rd amendment?
gave women the right to vote
19th amendment?
18th amendment? and what did the 21st amendment do to the 18th amendment?
18th ~ Prohibition of the drinking, manufacturing and the sale of alcohol
21st amendment repealed the 18th amendment
20th amendment ?
Gives details on the terms of office for Congress and President; shortens "lame duck" period (time between election and inauguration)
Freedom of religion, speech, of the press, assembly, and petition
1st amendment?
9th amendment?
people have other rights not specifically stated in the constitution
15th amendment?
Gave all men the right to vote regardless of race or color or whether they had been slaves
22nd amendment ?
Limits the president to two terms in office (or 10 years)
23rd amendment ?
Gave Washington, D.C. representatives in the electoral college so that citizens of D.C. could participate in the electoral process, even though it is not an official state
10th amendment ?
Gives all powers not specifically given to the united states government in the constitution, to either the states or the people.
8th amendment?
prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishments
26th amendment?
sets the national voting age to 18, cannot be any higher.
24th amendment & 25th amendment
24~ Prohibited the poll tax
25~ Explains what happens when the President dies or is unable to continue in office (Succession)
27th amendment
Any changes in Congressional salaries will take place after the next term starts