The 27 Amendments - Simplified Flashcards

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What does Amendment 1 guarantee?

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

Right to bear arms

No unreasonable search or arrest

Abolish slavery

What right is protected by Amendment 2?

Right to bear arms

What does Amendment 3 state about housing soldiers?

Citizens do not have to house soldiers

What type of search does Amendment 4 prohibit?

Unreasonable search or arrest Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 5 protect you from?

Double jeopardy or self-incrimination Signup and view all the answers

What right is guaranteed by Amendment 6?

The right to a speedy and public trial Signup and view all the answers

What is the monetary threshold for a jury trial in civil matters according to Amendment 7?

$20 Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 8 prevent?

Excessive bail or cruel punishment Signup and view all the answers

What rights does Amendment 9 refer to?

Rights not listed in the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 10 specify?

Rights not given to the federal government are given to the states and people Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 11 state about suing a state?

An individual cannot sue a state in a federal court Signup and view all the answers

What change does Amendment 12 bring regarding presidential elections?

Separate ballots for President and Vice President Signup and view all the answers

Which institution does Amendment 13 abolish?

Slavery Signup and view all the answers

According to Amendment 14, who is considered a citizen of the U.S.?

Anyone born or naturalized in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 15 prohibit?

Preventing a person from voting because of race, color, or creed Signup and view all the answers

What type of tax is addressed by Amendment 16?

Income tax Signup and view all the answers

What system does Amendment 17 establish for U.S. Senators?

Popular election Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 18 enact?

Prohibition Signup and view all the answers

What right does Amendment 19 grant?

Women get the right to vote Signup and view all the answers

When does the President take office according to Amendment 20?

January 20th Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 21 do?

Repeal prohibition Signup and view all the answers

What limitation does Amendment 22 impose on the presidency?

President can only serve two terms Signup and view all the answers

Who can vote for President according to Amendment 23?

Washington D.C. residents Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 24 prohibit?

Poll tax Signup and view all the answers

What situation does Amendment 25 address?

Presidential succession Signup and view all the answers

What voting age does Amendment 26 establish?

18 year olds can vote Signup and view all the answers

What does Amendment 27 state about congressional pay raises?

Congress cannot accept a pay raise until next term Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

First Ten Amendments (Bill of Rights)

Amendment 1: Protects freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
Amendment 2: Affirms the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.
Amendment 3: Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime.
Amendment 4: Guards against unreasonable searches and seizures without probable cause.
Amendment 5: Protects individuals from double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and mandates due process.
Amendment 6: Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in criminal cases.
Amendment 7: Ensures the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20.
Amendment 8: Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
Amendment 9: Asserts that the enumeration of rights in the Constitution does not deny other rights retained by the people.
Amendment 10: States that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

Subsequent Amendments

Amendment 11: Limits the ability of individuals to sue states in federal court.
Amendment 12: Establishes the procedure for electing the President and Vice President with separate ballots.
Amendment 13: Abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
Amendment 14: Grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and guarantees equal protection under the law.
Amendment 15: Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Amendment 16: Authorizes the federal government to impose and collect income tax.
Amendment 17: Introduces the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.
Amendment 18: Enacts prohibition, making the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol illegal.
Amendment 19: Grants women the right to vote.
Amendment 20: Changes the date for the presidential inauguration to January 20th and updates congressional session start dates.

Final Amendments

Amendment 21: Repeals the 18th Amendment, effectively ending prohibition.
Amendment 22: Limits the President to two elected terms in office.
Amendment 23: Allows residents of Washington D.C. to vote in presidential elections.
Amendment 24: Prohibits poll taxes in federal elections.
Amendment 25: Defines the succession process for the presidency, including procedures for filling presidential vacancies.
Amendment 26: Lowers the voting age to 18 years.
Amendment 27: Prevents members of Congress from receiving a pay raise until after the next election.

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This quiz consists of flashcards covering the 27 amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Each card presents an amendment along with a clear and concise definition, making it easy to understand the rights and freedoms protected. Perfect for students studying American history or government.