Civil Rights
This amendment freed ALL slaves and made it illegal in 1865.
13th Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
1st amendment
What is the number of amendments within the constitution
27
Made making and selling alcohol illegal
18th amendment
Candidate who reaches 270 votes in the Electoral College becomes President and they are elected as a team.
12th amendment
Guarantees ALL citizens “equal protection under the law
14th amendment
Guaranteed a jury trial in cases where the sum is more than $20.
7th amendment
Either a 2/3 vote in congress
The right to bare arms
2nd amendment
Eliminated the poll tax ($ to vote)
24th amendment
Women gain the right to vote in 1919
19th amendment
The right to a speedy trial , a lawyer and an unbiased jury
6th amendment
How are amendments ratified?
Vote by 3/4 of state legislators
President can serve no more than two, four year terms.
22nd amendment
States have other powers & rights if not listed in the Constitution.
10th amendment
Double Jeopardy – Cannot be tried for the same crime twice or have to testify against yourself (due process).
5th amendment
Excessive fines ($) and bail or cruel and unusual punishment is not allowed.
8th amendment
What is the Bill of Rights
The first 10 amendments of the constitution written by one of the founding fathers
Soldiers cannot be housed by citizens.
3rd amendment
Senators are directly elected by the people of each state.
17th amendment
Every citizen regardless of race has the right to vote. (Gave black men the right to vote).
15th amendment
You have “other” rights not listed in the Constitution.
9th amendment
Which amendment changed the voting age to 18
26th amendment
Congress has the power to collect tax on people’s income
16th amendment
The right to privacy- searches are only allowed if officials have a search warrant / probable cause.
4th amendment