Constitutional Amendments (1-27) – Flashcards
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1st Amendment
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Freedom of religion (establishment & free exercise clauses), speech, press, assembly, and petition.
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2nd Amendment
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Right to bear arms a well
regulated miltia is neccessary to the security of a free country
regulated miltia is neccessary to the security of a free country
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10th Amendment
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Powers not expressly given to federal government by the Constitution are reserved to states or the people. Also known as "reserved powers amendment" or "states rights amendment"
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11th Amendment
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One State cannot be sued by another state
federal courts from hearing cases lodged against a state
federal courts from hearing cases lodged against a state
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12th Amendment
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separation of votes for President and Vice President
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13th Amendment
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Abolished slavery. First of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War (1865-70)
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14th Amendment
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(1) All persons born in the U.S. are citizens; (2) no person can be deprived of life, liberty or property without DUE PROCESS OF LAW; (3) no state can deprive a person of EQUAL PROTECTION of the laws. Second of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War.
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15th Amendment
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States cannot deny any person the right to vote because of race. Third of three "Reconstruction Amendments" passed after Civil War. First Voting Rights Amendment (with 19, 24 & 26)
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16th Amendment
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Gives Congress the power of income tax
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17th Amendment
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Established the direct election of senators (instead of being chosen by state legislatures)
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18th Amendment
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Prohibition of alcohol
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19th Amendment
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States cannot deny the right to vote based on gender
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20th Amendment
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Congress begins on January 30th; President starts on January 20th
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21st Amendment
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Repeal of Prohibition
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22nd Amendment
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Limits the president to two terms.
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23rd Amendment
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Gives Washington DC electoral college votes as if it were a state (DC still has no representation in Congress)
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24th Amendment
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Abolishes poll taxes
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25th Amendment
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(1) Succession of VP if president dies or become incapable to do his job. (2) if there is no VP, president must appoint one, and congress must approve
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26th Amendment
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States cannot deny the right to vote based on age (18+)
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27th Amendment
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Congressional pay raises are not begin until the next election
