Bill of Rights
Grand jury, eminent domain, no self-incrimination, no double jeopardy, due process
5th Amendment
Black men (non-white men) can vote
15th Amendment
1) Alcohol illegal:
2) Alcohol legal again:
1) 18th Amendment
2) 21st Amendment
1) Slavery Abolished:
13th Amendment
1) No Quartering of soldiers:
2) Right to a Jury trial
1) 3rd Amendment
2) 7th Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition and Speech
1st Amendment
Women can vote
19th Amendment
Due process clause, Equal protections clause:
14th Amendment
Restricts lawsuits against the states:
11th Amendment
"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people"
9th Amendment
No cruel or unusual punishments
8th Amendment
The citizens of the state vote for their U.S. Senators:
17th Amendment
Presidential succession: If the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office, the vice president becomes president.
25th Amendment
States that the President-Elect starts his job on January 20th instead of March 4th (It's called the lame duck amendment)
20th Amendment
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people:
10th Amendment
1) The right to an attorney, 2) speedy and public trial, 3) the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, 4) the right to confront witnesses against them, 5) the right to compel witnesses in their favor
6th Amendment
18 year old citizens can vote
26th Amendment
Two-term limit for the President:
22nd Amendment
Congressional Pay:
27th Amendment
Right to own a gun:
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
District of Columbia residents can vote in national elections:
23rd Amendment
The President and Vice-President are on separate ballots:
12th Amendment
No poll taxes are allowed:
24th Amendment
1) The government and impose federal taxes:
1) 16th Amendment