Amendments to the United States Constitution

Vocabulary-style flashcards defining the functions and protections of the 27 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution as outlined in the lecture notes.

Amendment $1$

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

Amendment $2$

Protects the right to bear arms.

Amendment $3$

Prevents soldiers from being housed in private homes without consent.

Amendment $4$

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; requires warrants.

Amendment $5$

Guarantees due process, protection against self-incrimination, and no double jeopardy.

Amendment $6$

Guarantees a fair and speedy trial, legal counsel, and an impartial jury.

Amendment $7$

Provides the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

Amendment $8$

Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

Amendment $9$

States that rights not listed are still retained by the people.

Amendment $10$

Powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states.

Amendment $11$

Limits the ability to sue states in federal court.

Amendment $12$

Revises the process for electing the president and vice president.

Amendment $13$

Abolishes slavery.

Amendment $14$

Guarantees citizenship, due process, and equal protection under the law.

Amendment $15$

Prohibits denying the right to vote based on race.

Amendment $16$

Allows Congress to collect income tax.

Amendment $17$

Establishes direct election of senators.

Amendment $18$

Prohibited alcohol (Prohibition).

Amendment $19$

Grants women the right to vote.

Amendment $20$

Sets new dates for terms of Congress and the president.

Amendment $21$

Repeals Prohibition (undoes the $18$th Amendment).

Amendment $22$

Limits the president to $2$ terms.

Amendment $23$

Gives Washington, D.C. electoral votes.

Amendment $24$

Eliminates poll taxes in federal elections.

Amendment $25$

Establishes presidential succession and procedures for disability.

Amendment $26$

Lowers the voting age to $18$.

Amendment $27$

Prevents Congress from raising its pay until the next election.