Constitution

Preamble

Intro to constitution

Seven Articles

Original sections of constitution

First 10 amendments

Bill of rights

First amendment

Freedom of speech

Second amendment

Right to bare arms

Third amendment

Soldiers cannot occupy space in civilian homes

Fourth amendment

The right to refuse unlawful search

Fifth amendment

Cannot be tried unless grand jury has enough proof and cannot be tried for the same crime more than once

Sixth Amendment

Right to impartial jury,right to quick public trial

Seventh amendment

Disputes that involve large amounts of money will not be handled in federal

Eight amendment

Accused cannot be charged a large sum of money and punishments cannot be cruel and unusual

Ninth amendment

No one can be denied constitutional rights

Tenth amendment

Federal government only has powers granted by the constitution, the rest of the power is up to the states

13th amendment

Abolish slavery

14th amendment

Freed slaves were give rights

15th amendment

Reserves citizens and suffrage rights regardless of status

18th amendment

Denies sale and consumption of alcohol

19th amendment

Reserves woman’s suffrage rights

21st amendment

Abolishes 18th amendment #legal #krunk

24th amendment

Outlaws usage of literacy tests during federal elections

25th amendment

Establishes procedures for presidential successor

26th amendment

Reserves rights to citizens 18+ to vote