U.S. Constitutional Amendments and the Bill of Rights

Flashcards covering key amendments and principles in the U.S. Constitution.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution ensuring individual rights such as freedom of speech, religion, and due process.

Amendment 1

Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Amendment 2

The right to own and bear arms.

Amendment 4

Protection against illegal search and seizure of private property.

Amendment 5

Rights concerning self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and due process.

Amendment 6

Right to a speedy trial, impartial jury, and legal counsel.

Amendment 8

Protection against excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment.

Amendment 10

States retain all powers not granted to the federal government.

Amendment 13

Abolishes the practice of slavery.

Amendment 14

Defines citizenship and mandates equal protection under the law.

Amendment 15

Prohibits voting discrimination based on race.

Amendment 19

Gives women the right to vote.

Amendment 22

Limits the President to two terms or a maximum of ten years.

Amendment 26

Lowers the legal voting age to 18.

Amendment 24

Bars poll tax in federal elections.