hist exam- amendments + articles

Article 1

Creates the legislative branch (Congress)

Article 2

Creates the executive branch (President)

Article 3

Creates the judicial branch (Supreme Court and courts)

Article 4

Explains how states must work together and respect each other’s laws and records

Article 5

Explains the process for amending the Constitution

Article 6

Says the Constitution is the supreme law of the land

Article 7

Explains how the Constitution went into effect after ratification

Amendment 1

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

Amendment 2

Right to own guns/firearms

Amendment 3

Protects against forced housing of soldiers

Amendment 4

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

Amendment 5

Rights of accused people including double jeopardy and due process

Amendment 6

Right to a speedy and fair trial, lawyer, and knowing accusations

Amendment 7

Right to jury trial in civil cases

Amendment 8

No cruel or unusual punishment or excessive bail

Amendment 9

People have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution

Amendment 10

Powers not given to the federal government belong to states/people

Amendment 11

Limits lawsuits against states

Amendment 12

Changes how the president and vice president are elected

Amendment 13

Abolishes slavery

Amendment 14

Voting rights regardless of race

Amendment 15

African American men given the right to vote

Amendment 16

Allows federal income tax

Amendment 17

Direct election of senators

Amendment 18

Prohibition of alcohol

Amendment 19

Gives women the right to vote

Amendment 20

Moves inauguration to January

Amendment 21

Repeals Prohibition/end of alcohol ban