U.S. Constitutional Amendments Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards defining each of the 27 Constitutional Amendments based on the quiz template notes.

1st Amendment

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

2nd Amendment

Right to keep and bear arms.

3rd Amendment

No forced housing of soldiers in private homes.

4th Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

5th Amendment

Due process, no double jeopardy or self-incrimination.

6th Amendment

Right to a speedy trial, jury, attorney, and confronting witnesses.

7th Amendment

Right to a jury trial in certain federal civil cases.

8th Amendment

No excessive bail or fines; no cruel and unusual punishment.

9th Amendment

People have rights not specifically listed in the Constitution.

10th Amendment

Unlisted federal powers belong to states or the people.

11th Amendment

Limits lawsuits against states in federal court.

12th Amendment

Requires separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President.

13th Amendment

Abolished slavery.

14th Amendment

Defines citizenship and guarantees due process and equal protection.

15th Amendment

Cannot deny voting rights based on race.

16th Amendment

Allows federal income tax.

17th Amendment

Requires direct election of U.S. Senators.

18th Amendment

Prohibited alcohol; created Prohibition.

19th Amendment

Prohibits denying voting rights based on sex.

20th Amendment

Changes the start dates of presidential and congressional terms.

21st Amendment

Repealed Prohibition.

22nd Amendment

Limits presidents to two elected terms.

23rd Amendment

Gives Washington, D.C. electoral votes.

24th Amendment

Bans poll taxes in federal elections.

25th Amendment

Establishes presidential succession and disability procedures.

26th Amendment

Lowers the voting age to 18.

27th Amendment

Delays congressional pay changes until after the next election.