US Constitution Amendments Review

Flashcards covering key amendments to the US Constitution as part of a government review.

1st Amendment

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and to petition the government.

2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms.

3rd Amendment

No quartering of soldiers.

4th Amendment

Protection against unreasonable search and seizure.

5th Amendment

Guarantees due process of law.

6th Amendment

Right to a speedy and public trial.

7th Amendment

Right to trial by jury.

8th Amendment

Protection against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

9th Amendment

Rights not specifically listed in the Constitution are still protected.

10th Amendment

Rights are also applied to the states.

13th Amendment

Abolished slavery.

14th Amendment

Guarantees equal protection under the law.

15th Amendment

Gave colored people the right to vote.

16th Amendment

Congress can collect income taxes.

17th Amendment

People elect senators.

19th Amendment

Gave women the right to vote.

22nd Amendment

Limits presidential terms.

25th Amendment

Outlines the process for presidential succession and disability.

24th Amendment

Prohibits poll taxes.

26th Amendment

Sets the national voting age to 18.