Modern Rights
This case legalized abortion nationwide (later overturned).
What is Roe v. Wade?
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment?
Guarantees women the right to vote
what is the 19th amendment?
limits the president to 2 elected terms
what is the 22nd amendment?
right to keep and bear arms
what is the 2nd amendment?
This case affirmed an individual right to bear arms.
What is District of Columbia v. Heller?
Guarantees a speedy and public trial.
What is the 6th Amendment?
Can't deny vote based on race, color, or previous servitude
what is the 15th amendment?
separate ballots for president and vice president in the Electoral College
what is the 12th amendment?
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states and the people
what is the 10th amendment?
This case protected symbolic speech like flag burning.
What is Texas v. Johnson?
No excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment
what is 8th amendment?
lowered voting age to 18
What is the the 26th amendment?
Changes date for the presidential and congressional terms to begin
what is the 20th amendment?
Right to a jury in civil cases
what is the 7th amendment?
This amendment protects freedom of speech and religion.
What is the 1st Amendment?
This amendment abolished slavery.
What is the 13th Amendment?
changed to direct election of senators by popular vote
what is the 17th Amendment?
procedures for presidential succession and disability
what is the 25th amendment?
the people retain rights not listed in the constitution
what is the 9th amendment?
This amendment defines citizenship and guarantees state-level due process and equal protection
What is the 14th Amendment?
Protects against self-incrimination and guarantees due process.
What is the 5th Amendment?
Prohibits poll tax in federal elections?
what is the 24th amendment?
expands the electoral college map by granting Washington, D.C. electoral votes
what is the 23rd amendment?
repeals the 18th amendment, restoring the right to sell and manufacture alcoholic beverages
what is the 21st amendment?