People and Politics

Amendments

First Amendment

Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly, and Petition

Second Amendment

Right to bear arms (Guns)

Third Amendment

Individuals can NOT be forced to house troops w/o permission

Fourth Amendment

Protection against UNREASONABLE search and seizures

Fifth Amendment

Ensures due process, Protects against Double-Jeopardy and Self Incrimination

Sixth Amendment

Right to speedy trial in location of crime, w/ help of a lawyer and the state must provide witness to prove guilt

Seventh Amendment

Right to trial by jury

Eighth Amendment

Protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment

Ninth Amendment

Citizens have rights beyond the constitution

Tenth Amendment

Powers not specifically given to the federal gov. are given to the states gov.

Thirteenth Amendment

Bans Slavery

Fourteenth Amendment

Equal Protection for ALL

Fifteenth Amendment

Male Suffrage

Eighteenth Amendment

Prohibits Alcohol

Nineteenth Amendment

Womens Suffrage

Twenty-First Amendment

Repeals Prohibition (Alcohol)