Constitutional Amendments

Terms in this set (27)

1
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
2
Right to bear arms
3
Freedom from quartering soldiers
4
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
5
Freedom from double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain
6
Right to speedy trial, lawyer
7
Right to trial by jury
8
Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive fines and bail
9
Rights not enumerated are retained by the people
10
State's rights; reserved powers amendments
11
States cannot be sued by a citizen of another state
12
Presidents and Vice Presidents are voted on separately by the Electoral College
13
Prohibition of slavery
14
Citizenship granted to individuals born or naturalized in the US
15
Suffrage granted to African American males
16
Income tax amendment
17
Direct election of Senators
18
Prohibition of alcohol
19
Women's Suffrage
20
Lame Duck amendment - shortened time between election and inauguration
21
Repealed prohibition
22
Roosevelt Amendment - limited presidents to serving two terms or a total of 10 years
23
3 Electoral votes granted to Washington DC
24
Prohibition of the poll tax
25
Presidential success or disability
26
Vietnam amendment - lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
27
Congressional Pay - Congress cannot raise or lower their pay in the middle of a session
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