27 Amendments Summary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the 1st Amendment guarantee?

The right to keep and bear arms

No quartering of soldiers

Due process of law

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition (correct)

What is the essence of the 2nd Amendment?

Right to keep and bear arms

What does the 3rd Amendment prohibit?

Quartering of soldiers without consent

What protections does the 4th Amendment offer?

Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures Signup and view all the answers

What rights does the 5th Amendment guarantee?

Right to grand jury, indictment, no double jeopardy, freedom from self-incrimination, due process of law Signup and view all the answers

What does the 6th Amendment ensure?

Right to a speedy, impartial public trial in criminal cases Signup and view all the answers

What does the 7th Amendment guarantee?

Right to jury trial in civil suits involving $20.00 or more Signup and view all the answers

What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?

Excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishments Signup and view all the answers

What does the 9th Amendment state about rights?

Rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the people Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the 10th Amendment?

Powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the States or people Signup and view all the answers

What does the 11th Amendment prohibit?

Citizens of one state or foreign country from suing another state Signup and view all the answers

What change does the 12th Amendment bring?

Separation of the president and vice president onto two different ballots Signup and view all the answers

What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

Abolished slavery Signup and view all the answers

What is stated in the 14th Amendment regarding citizenship?

All persons born or naturalized in the United States are entitled to equal rights Signup and view all the answers

What right did the 15th Amendment grant?

The right for black men to vote Signup and view all the answers

What does the 16th Amendment allow?

Congress to levy an income tax Signup and view all the answers

What does the 17th Amendment change?

Direct election of senators Signup and view all the answers

What does the 18th Amendment establish?

Prohibition of intoxicating liquors Signup and view all the answers

What right is granted by the 19th Amendment?

Women's suffrage Signup and view all the answers

What does the 20th Amendment address?

Fixes the dates of term commencements for Congress and the President Signup and view all the answers

What change does the 21st Amendment implement?

Repealed Prohibition Signup and view all the answers

What limitation does the 22nd Amendment impose?

Limits the president to two terms Signup and view all the answers

What right does the 23rd Amendment grant?

Citizens in Washington D.C. the right to vote for president Signup and view all the answers

What does the 24th Amendment eliminate?

The poll tax as a prerequisite to vote Signup and view all the answers

What does the 25th Amendment focus on?

Presidential succession, vice presidential vacancy, and presidential disability Signup and view all the answers

What age does the 26th Amendment establish as the voting age?

18 Signup and view all the answers

What limitation does the 27th Amendment impose on Congress?

Limits the power of Congress to increase its own salaries Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

1st Amendment

Ensures freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

2nd Amendment

Protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.

3rd Amendment

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent.

4th Amendment

Guards against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires warrants to be supported by probable cause.

5th Amendment

Guarantees the right to a grand jury and prohibits double jeopardy; ensures freedom from self-incrimination and due process.

6th Amendment

Provides the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury; includes the right to legal counsel and cross-examination of witnesses.

7th Amendment

Establishes the right to a jury trial in civil cases where the monetary value exceeds $20.

8th Amendment

Prohibits excessive bail and fines; bans cruel and unusual punishment.

9th Amendment

Affirms that rights not explicitly listed in the Constitution belong to the people.

10th Amendment

Reserves powers not delegated to the federal government for the states or the people.

11th Amendment

Bars citizens of one state or foreign entities from suing another state in federal court.

12th Amendment

Specifies separate ballots for the President and Vice President in the Electoral College to prevent electoral ties.

13th Amendment

Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, freeing all slaves without compensation to owners.

14th Amendment

Grants citizenship and equal rights to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.; mandates equal protection under the law.

15th Amendment

Validates the right to vote for black men, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, or previous servitude.

16th Amendment

Authorizes Congress to impose and collect income taxes.

17th Amendment

Allows for the direct election of United States Senators by popular vote.

18th Amendment

Instituted Prohibition, making the manufacture, sale, and transport of intoxicating liquors illegal.

19th Amendment

Grants women the legal right to vote, extending suffrage to female citizens.

20th Amendment

Changes the start date for congressional terms to January 3 and for the presidency to January 20; referred to as the "lame duck amendment."

21st Amendment

Repeals Prohibition established by the 18th Amendment, legalizing the manufacture and sale of alcohol.

22nd Amendment

Limits presidential terms to two, preventing indefinite reelection.

23rd Amendment

Allocates three electoral votes to residents of Washington D.C., allowing them to vote for president and vice president.

24th Amendment

Eliminates the poll tax requirement for voting in federal elections, enhancing electoral accessibility.

25th Amendment

Addresses presidential succession and outlines procedures for filling a vice presidential vacancy and handling presidential disabilities.

26th Amendment

Lowers the voting age to 18, ensuring younger citizens can participate in elections.

27th Amendment

Restricts Congress from altering its own salary during the current term, promoting accountability.

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Test your knowledge on the 27 Amendments of the United States Constitution with this summary flashcard quiz. Each card highlights a specific amendment along with its key definition, helping you understand fundamental rights and legal principles. Perfect for students or anyone wanting to refresh their constitutional knowledge.