Category 1
The 22nd amendment made this change to the Constitution.
What is the president serving 2 terms (8 years)
5th amendment
Protects us from double jeopardy and protects us from self incrimination
10th amendment
Powers not given to the federal government are given to the states and people.
25th amendment
Clarifies the order of succession following something happening to the president
24th amendment
Prevents Congress and the states from imposing a poll tax (cannot tax people to vote)
The 8th amendment made this change to the Constitution
What is protects us from cruel and unusual punishment?
15th amendment
Everyone has the right to vote regardless of the color of their skin
3rd amendment
Did not have to quarter troops
The amount of amendments to the Constitution
27
11th amendment
Cannot sue states if you are from another state or country
The 26th amendment makes this change to the Constitution
Change the voting age to 18
6th amendment
Right to a lawyer, right to a fair and speedy trial
A change to the constitution
An amendment
21st amendment
Repeals (reverses) the 18th amendment
4th amendment
Protects us from unlawful searches and seizures
19th amendment
Women suffrage (right to vote)
12th amendment
changed ways that the president and vice president was elected
14th amendment
2nd amendment
Right to bear arms
18th amendment
Prohibition (Gets rid of alcohol)
7th amendment
right to jury in all civil trials
17th amendment
citizens vote for senators; two senators per state
23rd amendment
Give D.C. 3 electoral votes
13th amendment
Abolished slavery
1st amendment (3 protected rights)
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition