Bill of Rights
What is the 2nd Amendment?
The right for people to keep and bear arms
What did the 13th amendment do?
Outlawed slavery
What did the 27th Amendment do?
Congress’ pay raises do not go into effect until the next term
What is the 1st amendment? Give an example of the 1st amendment
Right to religion, free speech, press, peaceful assembly, and petition.
What is the 7th Amendment?
Right to a Jury Trial
What amendment gave the women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Which amendment changed the election, so the vice president and president are elected together?
the 12th amendment
What is the 4th Amendment? Give an example of the 4th amendment
Limits search and seizures, must have probable cause and a warrant
What is the 9th Amendment?
All rights not listed in the constitution are retained by the people
Who did the 15th amendment give the right to vote to?
African American men
The 22nd amendment limits the president to how many terms in office?
2 terms
What is the 24th Amendment? Give an example of the 24th amendment
Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections
Which Amendment gives you the right to a public trial by jury?
6th Amendment
Which law states that all citizens have equal protection under the law?
14th Amendment
What did the 20th amendment do?
moved inauguration date to January 20th
What is the 8th Amendment? Give an example of the 8th amendment
No cruel and unusual punishment, or excessive fines/bail
Which bill of right amendment says that the powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states?
10th amendment
What did the 26th amendment do?
lowered the voting age to the age of 18
Which amendment created a process for the VP to take over for the President?
25th Amendment
What is the 11th Amendment? Give an example of the 11th amendment
Citizens in one state can’t sue the government of another state unless it is done in the state being sued