27th Amendments Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What rights does the 1st Amendment protect?

Right to a public trial

Freedom of religion (correct)

Right to possess arms

Freedom of expression (correct)

What is the 2nd Amendment about?

Right to possess arms

What does the 3rd Amendment state regarding soldiers?

Soldiers should be quartered at a civilian home only with the owner's permission

What protection does the 4th Amendment provide?

Freedom from seizure of property, arrests, and searches without a specific warrant Signup and view all the answers

What does the 5th Amendment prohibit?

Trial for a crime except on indictment of a Grand Jury and double jeopardy Signup and view all the answers

What rights are guaranteed by the 6th Amendment?

Right to a public and speedy trial by an impartial jury Signup and view all the answers

What is established by the 7th Amendment?

Right to trial by a jury in civil cases Signup and view all the answers

What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?

Imposing cruel, unusual punishments and excessive bail Signup and view all the answers

What does the 9th Amendment assure?

Recognition of rights that people may have but are not listed Signup and view all the answers

What does the 10th Amendment provide?

Powers not given to the U.S. nor prohibited by the Constitution are reserved to the states or the people Signup and view all the answers

What does the 11th Amendment state about judicial powers?

Clearly states the judicial powers of the US states and federal government on foreign nationals Signup and view all the answers

What is specified by the 12th Amendment?

Procedure for electing the President and Vice-President separately by ballot votes Signup and view all the answers

What does the 13th Amendment establish?

Abolishment of slavery Signup and view all the answers

What does the 14th Amendment broadly define?

Parameters of US citizenship Signup and view all the answers

What does the 15th Amendment protect?

Citizens' right to vote shall not be denied based on race, color, or previous status Signup and view all the answers

What does the 16th Amendment authorize?

Federal government to collect taxes on income without apportionment Signup and view all the answers

What is established by the 17th Amendment?

Direct election of senators to the United States Senate Signup and view all the answers

What does the 18th Amendment prohibit?

Manufacture, sale, transportation, import or export of intoxicating beverages Signup and view all the answers

What does the 19th Amendment establish?

Citizens' right to vote shall not be denied based on gender Signup and view all the answers

What does the 20th Amendment detail?

Terms of office for the President, Vice-President, Senators, and Representatives Signup and view all the answers

What does the 21st Amendment do?

Repeals the 18th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What does the 22nd Amendment establish regarding Presidential terms?

Presidential term is limited to two terms Signup and view all the answers

What does the 23rd Amendment allow?

Representation of the District of Columbia in Presidential elections Signup and view all the answers

What does the 24th Amendment prohibit?

Non-payment of poll tax as a basis for denying the right to vote Signup and view all the answers

What does the 25th Amendment state about the Vice President?

The Vice President shall become President if the President is removed or dies Signup and view all the answers

What does the 26th Amendment prohibit?

Denies the right to vote based on age for citizens who are 18 or older Signup and view all the answers

What does the 27th Amendment establish regarding Congressional pay?

Any law that increases or decreases Congressional pay shall not take effect until the next term Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

First Amendment to Fourth Amendment

1st Amendment: Guarantees rights including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition (RAPPS).
2nd Amendment: Affirms the right of individuals to possess firearms.
3rd Amendment: Prohibits quartering soldiers in private homes without the owner's consent.
4th Amendment: Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures without a specific warrant.

Fifth Amendment to Eighth Amendment

5th Amendment: Establishes rights related to legal proceedings, including Grand Jury indictment and protection against double jeopardy.
6th Amendment: Ensures the right to a public trial, impartial jury, and legal counsel for the accused.
7th Amendment: Guarantees the right to trial by jury in civil cases.
8th Amendment: Prohibits cruel and unusual punishments and excessive fines or bail.

Ninth Amendment to Tenth Amendment

9th Amendment: Confirms that rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution are still retained by the people.
10th Amendment: States that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

Eleventh Amendment to Fourteenth Amendment

11th Amendment: Defines judicial powers regarding states and limits citizens' ability to sue states under federal law.
12th Amendment: Outlines the process for separately electing the President and Vice President.
13th Amendment: Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude in the U.S.
14th Amendment: Defines U.S. citizenship, prohibits state infringement on privileges of citizens, and guarantees due process and equal protection.

Fifteenth Amendment to Eighteenth Amendment

15th Amendment: Prohibits voting discrimination based on race, color, or previous servitude.
16th Amendment: Allows the federal government to collect income taxes without apportionment among the states.
17th Amendment: Establishes direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.
18th Amendment: Bans the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating beverages.

Nineteenth Amendment to Twenty-Second Amendment

19th Amendment: Ensures that voting rights cannot be denied based on gender.
20th Amendment: Details the terms of office for federal officials, including the President and Congress.
21st Amendment: Repeals the 18th Amendment, thus reverting prohibition laws.
22nd Amendment: Limits presidential terms to two elected terms.

Twenty-Third Amendment to Twenty-Seventh Amendment

23rd Amendment: Grants electoral votes to Washington D.C. for presidential elections.
24th Amendment: Prohibits use of poll taxes to restrict voting rights.
25th Amendment: Addresses presidential succession and disability, allowing the Vice President to assume the presidency if needed.
26th Amendment: Lowers the voting age to 18, ensuring citizens aged 18 and over can vote.
27th Amendment: Delays Congressional pay changes until after the next election cycle, ensuring no immediate benefits to sitting members.

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Test your knowledge of the U.S. Constitution's 27 Amendments with these flashcards. Each card covers key rights and freedoms provided by the amendments, making it easier to understand their significance and application.