11,21,24,26,27
What is the 11th amendment?
Can the government get rid of a religion they don't agree with?
No. First amendment protects this
What problem did the 12th amendment solve?
Created separate ballots for president and vice president to avoid a tie.
When would a jury trial be required in a non criminal case?
If one of the parties request it or if the controversy exceeds a certain amount. 7th amendment
What does "I plead the 5th" mean?
Refusal to answer questions that could possibly incriminate them.
What is the 21st amendment?
Amendment 18 repealed. Americans could drink legally
What is a major effect the 19th amendment had?
Huge step for achieving equality now including women
What major shift occurred in the 16th amendment?
Did the 15th amendment guarantee voting rights for all black people?
No. Only for black men
What was the reason for the 26th amendment?
They believed if they could be drafted to go to war, they could vote.
What is the 24th amendment?
Abolished taxes barred
What does the 9th amendment protect?
Protects the rights of people who aren't directly listed in the constitution
Does the 2nd amendment mean there is no gun control?
No. courts have recognized that its not unlimited
Right to a speedy trial and right to a lawyer
The death penalty
What is the 26th amendment?
Right to vote set to 18 years old
What does the 3rd amendment mean for private property
Prevents the government forcing citizens to house soldiers without consent
What president led to the creation of the 22nd amendment?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Can the police search your house without a warrant?
No, not without probable cause. The 4th amendment protects this
What type of case does the 7th amendment cover?
Civil cases
What is the 27th amendment?
Limiting congressional compensation
Did prohibition work?
No. It led to crime and people called "bootleggers" and ended up getting repealed.
Does a person being accused of something have the right to a lawyer?
Yes. The 6th amendment guarantees this.
What does double Jeopardy mean in the 5th amendment?
People cant get tried for the same offense twice.
Where does the power to create local governments come from?
The states. 10th amendment